Studio Notes November: Starts and Stops and Stumble Upons

November 24, 2020 in IN THE STUDIO

This month has been a struggle. I’ve had some personal things to attend to that have made it hard to focus and difficult to finish my work in progress. However, I did finish the piece above and I am very excited about making more sculptural work using fiber.

I’ve been really enjoying my Soft Sculpture class and crit club this semester. I also had the pleasure of stumbling upon an art show featuring María de los Àngeles Rodríguez Jiménez in my neighborhood!! This was the first time in months that I stumbled upon a show, which is something that used to happen nearly everyday when I lived in LES pre-COVID-19.

I really enjoyed the use of blues and yellows and soft forms int he show. The theme (the womb) is resonating with me right now, but also made me a little annoyed because it made me feel like everything has been done and just when you feel like you have some good ideas to work on, you see work that touches on the ideas and then you don’t really want to go that direction anymore.

María de los Àngeles Rodríguez Jiménez at Residency Unlimited

Despite my month of starts and stops, I’m now on my way with some new work that I’m excited about and busy working on. I’ve taken over my living room floor. I always end up working on the floor for some reason.

Dumbo Open Studios 2019

April 29, 2019 in IN THE STUDIO, ART

I just participated in my first ever open studios as part of Dumbo Open Studios!

I just wrote a little recap on my Distill Creative blog and check out a video tour below.

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Students in my Airbnb Experience: NYC Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop.

Getting ready for the holiday chaos

December 03, 2018 in IN THE STUDIO

I cannot believe it is already December! I feel like this happens every year, but this year it is particularly surprising.

And it made me realize shit I need to make more money! Before the year is over! Money come to me! I am amazed that I made it through this year and am trending upwards as far as making money and doing what I love goes, but it is still a hustle. And all my presents this year will probably be handmade.

I did my first macramé wall hanging workshop via Airbnb Experiences! I have done many macramé plant hanger workshops, but this was the first time I did a wall hanging one. I had a really cool NYC design prepared, but of course my students wanted to do their own thing. Their projects turned out awesome and I’m really happy with how the workshop went. Looking forward to more!

I also stayed mostly true to my studio hours, though later in the week I started straying and then come Saturday I had absolutely no studio time and I was really mad at myself, but then let it go. Because life happens and you do the best you can.

We went to Queens to visit a new art space that I’ll be doing a workshop at this weekend called Artefix. It’s huge and has some wonderful art in the main gallery. We stayed for a comedy show and had takeout from a nearby Nepalese place. I loved visiting a new neighborhood and glad I got to drag Jeremy along too.

I also went to an info session for a S U-Casa Residenc y, which I am very excited about. I’ll be working on my application this week. Check it out!

And we make DIY ugly sweaters for holiday party! See photo below.

I’m happy the holidays are coming, but also terrified that being in Arizona with my family for two weeks + will completely ruin my oh-so-carefully-created habits. We’ll see.

How do you keep your schedule when traveling or during crazy holiday time?

-Stephanie

New Space and Murals eeeeeekkkkk

April 11, 2018 in PLACEMAKING

Update: we found a space. We're furiously doing all the things. So this is a short post.

And I recently went to a the People's LES talk, which made me very conflicted about the fact that we are essentially starting a gallery in the LES. Not that we shouldn't, but there is a lot to be aware of and I hope we can help sustain/create/connect here and not be seen as outsiders coming in and doing silly things. We want to help everyone be more creative, and need to pay the rent.

So, lots of thoughts in my mind! More soon.

studio time...

April 26, 2013 in TRAVEL, INSPIRATION, IN THE STUDIO

San Francisco. April. 2013. A few of my friends just moved into art/work studios in my neighborhood, both of them starting their own clothing companies. I spent Sunday visiting them and seeing what else is going on at the spaces. I realized once again how amazing San Francisco is...biking everywhere, sunshine (rare), and awesome artists/artisans making it work. I also ran into an old flatmate at the park, who's now friends with one of my best friends. I played stylist for various friends. I stumbled upon old romances, new romances, enjoyed current romances...Yes, this city is incestuous, but in a good way.

Some finds:

Holly Gaiman. Milliner.

'Glamorous. Edgy. A little bit British.'

Zafer Aksit. Artist.

He had a giant glitter piece that I am still dreaming about. His website does not work, but I'm sure eventually we'll see more from him. His business card says it all.