Archive for June, 2010
Even though I have technically already shared a workspace today for Workspace Wednesday, via the Mayi Carles studio tour, I couldn’t help but pop back in with one more lovely space to share.
This light and pretty workspace was spotted on Pinterest via Ez Pudewa. And it’s making me think…about rearranging my space (again!).
Whether she is painting, drawing, or creating new handmade pieces for her shop, Panama artist Mayi Carles is making a name for herself. And today, we are peeking into Mayi’s studio for an interview and tour.
This girl not only has creativity oozing out of her bones, she has the brain to match (just read her answer to the first question for her impressive list of credentials). So, let’s get right to the Q and A…
-How long have you been pursuing work as an artist?
I was 2 years old in 1984, the year my parents framed my very first crayon doodle, which still hands in my mom and dad’s bedroom in its flashy gold frame. So you can say I’ve been making art even since I could. Now, I have a few career diplomas under my belt to decorate my studio wall and other fancy stuff. I studied Art in Scuola Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy; received a dual Bachelor degree in Communication Studies and Art Theory and Practice, with a minor in Art History from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois; and a Masters in Art in Visual and Critical Studies from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. My exhibition curriculum includes individual shows and artists collectives in both Illinois and Panama. In 2009, I published my first book self titled, Mayi – a quirky autobiography. In January 2010, I was invited to join the Board of Director of the Bio Museum, designed by Frank Gehry and curated by Bruce Mau. In February, I quit my job to become a full time artist and one month later I opened an eco-friendly Etsy boutique. Today, my passion for creating and love for making is as present and prominent as it was at age 2, when I did that first doodle.
In a field somewhere, reading a book or writing in my journal. With an amazing vintage bag of course.
She Reads in Fields by aimeelikestotakepics
Today’s picks.
Yesterday was a bad day. I won’t go in to the details, but basically I let something really get to me that shouldn’t have.
I ended the day talking to Jeff about other people’s success and whether or not I was rightfully angry or just jealous in this particular situation. And as it turns out, it was a little of both.
So, I have a question to ask all of you (and if you follow me on twitter you already know what the question is). You may answer it here in the comments (anonymous is okay too) or send me your response directly at brittni(at)papernstitch(dot)com for a future post here on the blog.
Have you ever felt jealous or threatened by another person’s success?
Can a tiny string of paper really transform a room? I think so. If its a paper garland from This Neck of the Woods.
Aren’t these great? I have so many ideas… Hang a strand over a window, decorate for your children’s birthday party, run one down the middle of a table as a party runner, or behind your bed as a replacement to a traditional headboard. Each garland is handmade and hand glued using high-quality German papers.
Visit This Neck of the Woods on etsy and papernstitch to view the entire collection.
Tuesday’s picks…a little later than expected.
