Category: Artist Interviews
Dr. Evilletown shares how her early days in public school and a creative household laid the groundwork for a life in the arts. In this interview, she opens up about making work that deals with injury, memory, and the future of our environment. She also talks about why she continues to create, how she knows when something’s working, and why stepping away sometimes helps her show up better.
Luna Jay Yvelisse talks about growing up in New York, raising a child while chasing her creative practice, and making work that isn’t afraid to speak back. Her story is filled with the kind of moments many artists face: doubt, exhaustion, joy, and starting over again. Through it all, she keeps showing up for herself and her community—one sketch, one piece, one prayer at a time.
In this conversation, Carola Helwing shares how her background in dance shapes her painting, why she sees creativity as something that grows with you, and how she stays connected to her work even when life gets busy. From early memories of painting to global exhibitions, she opens up about what keeps her curious and moving forward.
Coline Grunevald talks about walking away from a career that didn’t feel right, how painting helped her find peace, and why she wants her work to feel like a breath of fresh air in a noisy world.
Anne Lydiat talks about living on a boat, traveling to the Arctic, and using art to capture the passage of time and the lives of women often left out of history. This interview gives us a window into how she follows the tides of her life and lets them guide her creative journey.
I destroy my paintings, cutting them into hundreds of slivers, and then I start again. For me, that’s what life is about—taking what’s already there, weaving it into something new, and finding rhythm in the process.
From oil paint and ceramics to glass and fiber, three women artists—Kate Van Doren, Andriana Yemetta Kedariti, and Karen Mooney—share how they use their creativity to build connection, heal past wounds, and carry personal and cultural stories forward.
Juliet Faldin, Ana Violeta Horta, and Rogui Martínez Oñate share how they found their way through creative uncertainty, life changes, and bold choices. These artists show that making art is about more than talent—it’s about courage, care, and showing up anyway.
What happens when you give yourself permission to make art without labels? In this special 3-in-1 feature, artists Kelly Rossetti, Francesca Tesoriere, and Namira Basit share how they built their creative lives around fun, curiosity, and what felt right—instead of what was expected.
Laurie Kwo, Pooja Murgai Taneja, and Shelby K. Cook talk about letting go of control, trusting their instincts, and how making art helped them navigate grief, memory, and everyday life.