A Conversation with One of Our Favorite Collaborators: Sita Kaylin
Sita Kaylin is one of those evergreen Tank collaborators. Sita is a writer, visual artist, and sex worker, who we always know will nail that vintage aesthetic that we're seeking for some of our favorite labels. Our most recent label with her can be found on our newest skin-contact wine, Arcade Summer. This Albariño-forward blend is truly out of this world, and has been the best accompaniment for summer months, but Sita's vibey 70s-style photo makes it a thousand times cooler.
We recently caught up with her to ask a few questions about life, art, and advice on the cool shit we should check out in L.A. Read it below, and while you're at it, shop her photography prints and other art, and check out her new book, Anything but a Wasted Heart.
We’re obsessed with your vintage aesthetic. What/who are some of your artistic inspirations?
Growing up in Marin County in the 70’s: the art, album covers, concert posters. I’m a flea market connoisseur, I love browsing vintage fashion magazines, paintings, and coffee table books. I’m drawn to mid-century vibes.
We’ve done so many awesome collabs with you at this point. What’s your favorite Tank label that you’ve made for us?
I’d never shot a moving vehicle - WILD CHILD
Recreating such an iconic shot (Sid & Nancy for MAKE MONEY) was exciting, but I’d never done a shadowy foreground with a light background before, I was proud of myself for figuring it out. Scouting for that was fun.
I thought capturing writing on a mirror would be easy…not so much. P.S. that was my handwriting, I did it in one go!
I learned I should have had water for my model for LICK. LoL.
Finding the Playboy pinball machine in a bar in Los Angeles was a dream!
To answer the question (fave label): I think it’s a toss between Wild Child and Arcade Summer.
My favorite wine: Make Money.
We know all the spots in the Bay Area, but what are your go-to spots in L.A.?
Restaurants:
All’Aqua - Atwater Village
Mi Piace - Pasadena (best gnocchi & beef carpaccio)
Bars:
Our motto is Never Dream Alone. What’s your biggest dream?
To retire from my main profession. I’d love to sell the TV pilot I worked years writing: I LEARN AS I BLOW. I’m currently planning a new business / life adventure I’m super excited about. It’s hush-hush at the moment.
Go-to quote that you live by?
"This is my life and the meter’s running."
"Money may not buy happiness, but it sure as fuck buys freedom."
