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How Self-Isolation Fuels Creativity for Fiber Artist Windy Chien

How Self-Isolation Fuels Creativity for Fiber Artist Windy Chien

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We currently exist in a time of separation, where we are asked to be apart for the wellbeing of ourselves and others. As social creatures, it’s an unusual and uncomfortable circumstance; and thus, difficult to navigate. Retreats are one thing, being asked to take a sabbatical from human interaction for an extended period of time is another. For guidance, we [...]
Inside the Studio of Knot Artist Windy Chien

Inside the Studio of Knot Artist Windy Chien

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Knot artist Windy Chien takes us on a tour of her studio in San Francisco, as well as her process. She discusses how she stays focused, the foundation of her work, tips on how to make a living as an artist, and why she'll never get tired of what she does. Obsessed with the notion of the line, it's her building block. It also stands as a metaphor for t[...]
11 Macramé Curtains to Die For

11 Macramé Curtains to Die For

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The beloved art of  macramé may seem a recent trend, but in actuality comes from a long history spanning multiple cultures and countries. Originating from 13th century Arab weavers, the craft began when they knotted excess threads to create decorative fringes on hand-loomed textiles including shawls, bath towels, and veils. Following Moorish conquest, the ha[...]
Hannah Henderson: Movement Through Macrame

Hannah Henderson: Movement Through Macrame

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Tiny knot after knot, she weaves, gently melding strength with delicacy, organic encounters with premeditated elements; stories of near and far spinning out of her fingers. She chronicles her journeys and experiences through each carefully placed loop and fringe, interlacing hopes and dreams into intricate wall hangings. “I love the juxtaposition between [...]
Feng Shui for Creative Workspaces

Feng Shui for Creative Workspaces

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Sitting at my desk, I feel completely uninspired with an inability to truly focus and complete projects. Writing has been much more difficult since I moved from the other side of the room, which lead me to consider what has created the immense difference—the divide in my concentration. In my search, I recognized that my previous desk position was better for [...]