Lucien Smith Doesn't Want to be Another New York Artist, It's "Pretentious and Unhealthy"

Los Angeles-born, New York City-based painter Lucien Smith had already achieved millions dollar sales before he had reached the age of 25. Today we see the 27-year-old artist leave behind the bustling city's organized chaos that spawned his career for the quiet countryside -- a move he considers necessary for his growth as an artist. Canadian retailer SSENSE caught up with Lucien at his humble home in Montauk, where the weather is agreeable and the peaceful Hamptons seaside serves as a haven for...