Pearl - Painter
What drives you to create? Is it a feeling, a memory, or something else entirely?
I mostly paint still life. Sometimes I experience a sense of awe for objects undisturbed; I want to capture this moment in time through painting. Maybe the window sparkled a certain way in the light this morning, and I felt lucky to have caught it, then I’ll try to memorialize it through painting.
How does your home reflect who you are as an artist?
My home is full of items that make me feel most myself. A dish I found in Virginia, a floral glass from the stoop next to mine, I feel like a bird building its nest.
When you're not creating, how do you spend your time at home?
When I’m not creating, I spend my time reading, going on long walks, or sometimes just sitting in silence. I think it’s really important to hold space for yourself, even if that looks like closing your eyes and not thinking about anything at all. There is a rare beauty about the ordinary.
Cayden - Model | Content Creator
How does your home reflect who you are as an artist?
I keep things somewhat neat, with space for imperfection. Those spots are what I’d say my creative catalysts. Oftentimes I’d see whatever’s on my floor (something I frequently use) and coordinate it with another piece I see hanging in my closet (something I infrequently use) — it’s these random bursts of creativity that help me put together outfits that I wouldn’t typically think of.
Lastly, if your home could speak, what story would it tell about you and your art?
I still hold onto letters I wrote and received back when I was younger. Whenever I read them again I realize how much those around me shaped who I am. My pins from elementary school summer camps, the notebooks I used to write and draw in, and the xxs tees that once fit me when I was 3x smaller are all things I still hold onto — I am essentially a compilation of the lessons I’ve learned and the people I’ve met along the way.
Duanna - Electronic Musician
What drives you to create? Is it a feeling, a memory, or something else entirely?
I’m very driven by both of those things. I’m very curious about sound in general. I love making sense of how I feel and the way I experience life through music, repurposing sounds to create something cumulative, something unexpected. It’s such a diverse language. There’s so much you can say (and not say) and so much to feel within a certain amount of time. I think that’s why music often feels safer than “actual language” for me. It’s less definitive and much more open. That feeling of endlessness is what drives me, I think, because I’m always producing, composing, and writing in response to my life. My best work in my opinion is what I’ve made by feeling wholly and entirely. I just try to let it all flow through me and see what comes out the other side.
Lastly, if your home could speak, what story would it tell about you and your art?
I think it would tell me that it sees my progress. And that’s really cool—because that can be hard to see sometimes as an artist. It’s one of those things you only notice after a lot of time has passed. Like... a lot of time. Similar to how one day you look in the mirror and realize your hair’s gotten long again. Always creeping up on you.
Sienna - Designer | Artist
What drives you to create? Is it a feeling, a memory, or something else entirely?
It’s kind of a feeling, but it’s also just part of who I am. Even if I’m not actively seeking to create something, I have a new idea in head, or a little sketch I’m drawing without thinking. And I love the process of bringing something into the world that didn’t exist before. Having a feeling or thought and being able to act on it. Ive also always been surrounded by creatives in my family growing up, so its always been a part of my life
How does your home reflect who you are as an artist?
In my personal life, I really value comfort and peace so I’ve tried to create a space that makes me feel cozy and has a chill vibe. But then you get the feel for who I am as an artist through the textures and color and the incorporation of different elements in one space. I like to strike a balance in my work between opposing themes - like feminine and masculine, wearability and fantasy. So you can see the mixing of textures in my space like fluffy fur throws with my bold cow rug with a sleek glass table. And the pop of rich burnt orange or red in a color scheme that’s more muted and neutral. And there’s some edginess, some contemporary, some boho elements all in one space.
When you're not creating, how do you spend your time at home?
I love listening to music, binge watching my comfort shows/movies, and obsessively planning the next place I want to travel to.
Jay Mckenzie - Multidisciplinary Artist
How does your home reflect who you are as an artist?
Home is within you, so this space I'm currently inhabiting is just mirroring my being. You'll find many different forms of creative expression in my space because as an artist I create curiously, constantly intrigued by the challenge of linking different mediums together to bring something never before seen into existence. So in one area you'll find plants, candles and books. In another you'll find music and graphic illustrations while in another you'll come across spices, herbs and other tools/items bearing holistic properties. And embodying all these aspects of life at the center is me, surrounded by freshly watered plants reading Of Water And The Spirit while I sip some Roobios tea as @soulection radio plays in the background. My vessel is my sanctuary and my space reflects that by being a place where I can be who I am naturally.
When you're not creating, how do you spend your time at home?
When I'm not actively creating at home, I'm reading a book, watching a show/movie or cooking; which in its own way is still the act of creating. Watering my plants or cleaning which is deeply therapeutic for me. Talking to friends and family via socials plotting my plans for world domination and last but certainly not least rolling up some good herbs and putting one in the air.
Geoffrey - Model | Artist
What drives you to create? Is it a feeling, a memory, or something else entirely?
As a kid, I spent a lot of time creating avatars in video games—it was my way of escaping since I didn’t have much room for creativity back then. Whenever I did try to express myself, it wasn’t always well received. I’ve always loved world-building, and now as an adult, I’m kind of healing that part of me through creativity.
How does your home reflect who you are as an artist?
My home reflects who I am as an artist because of a mix of things. My mom’s always been bold with her fashion, and I definitely got that from her—she’s never afraid to try new things. Plus, growing up as a military kid and moving around a lot, I got to experience different cultures, which really inspired my creativity and the way I see the world.
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Shot on Polaroid
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Chetachi - Image Consultant
How does your home reflect who you are as an artist?
My home—my space—reflects my sensibility and taste. I’m drawn to different textures, silhouettes, and intriguing pieces. So, I’ve tried to collect things from places I’ve been, people I’ve loved, and things I’ve cherished—or that others have cherished. My space is akin to a functional poem, if that makes sense. It looks good… and yes, it might be a bit messy, but if you stick with it till the end, it all comes together beautifully. You might not fully ‘get it,’ but it will make sense—in the way it’s meant to.
I think that’s a lesson for me. My space is always subject to change, and I welcome that—I even seek it. Now and then, I’ll rearrange something because it may no longer represent me. A shelf here, a chair there—switched and moved around—because that’s how I feel at the time. It’s all a work in progress.
I think that’s a lesson for me. My space is always subject to change, and I welcome that—I even seek it. Now and then, I’ll rearrange something because it may no longer represent me. A shelf here, a chair there—switched and moved around—because that’s how I feel at the time. It’s all a work in progress.
I’d describe myself as an artist—forever creating works in progress.
When you're not creating, how do you spend your time at home?
I like to read, I like to sit by the window… sometimes choose a different place to sit while I do some work…. organizing, sometimes I have to move…. I have to put something together so when I have time, I make time to organize and shift things around. When I'm not creating, I like to cook as well I guess that's a former creation. I like to dance truthfully… I like to move in my space and put on some music and get moving a little bit.
