How did you meet Ryan McGinness, and how did you come to be involved in his parties?
I met Ryan through a mutual friend that works in his studio, who invited me to his first party. I was instantly fascinated by the energy and enthusiasm of all the people there. It was like a parallel universe. I approached him about trying to document the spirit of the partygoers in a studio setting, as to take them out of the context of the event. Luckily he agreed.

What were your favorite themes?
Well, let’s see… there was Spring Break, which had a Jello wrestling pit and a spray tan booth; Vogue Ball had a full scale runway on the roof of the studio; Cougar Party had a group of older woman and their younger boy toys. There were live boxing matches at Fight Club and, lastly, Spelling Bee, which I entered and swiftly lost. There was fifty total, so I could go on for a while with this, but those were some of the most extravagant and favorite ones I attended.

What has the response to the parties been like? Do you think they’ve had an effect on the party scene in New York?

I imagine now that the parties have come to a close, that those who have attended will strive to experience a similar standard of events once again, as there are very few places I’ve been to that created so many unique and fun environments.