Tag: Storytelling Makes Art More Human

In this interview, Florida-based illustrator Ava Farahani talks about what inspires her, how she balances the outer and inner worlds in her work, and why she turns to texture and soft forms to tell visual stories. She also shares how breaks can help her move past creative blocks and what it means to her when an idea finally clicks into place.

Nara Guichon knits with intention, using discarded fishing nets and fabric to bring new life to forgotten materials. In this conversation, she shares how her childhood shaped her connection to nature, why she sees trash as treasure, and how her hands follow instinct over plans. Her work challenges us to rethink waste and reminds us that creativity often starts where others stop looking.

“I found my artistic feet after tearing off the chastity belt of religion and diving headfirst into years of learning and experimentation,” shares Artist of the Month, Tina Bopiah. In this conversation, Tina reflects on her evolution—from working in egg tempera to creating large-scale thread and acrylic works—and how storytelling, especially the unspoken and everyday kind, fuels her creative process.