there is a paradigm shift happening. as ws creative works on the rebrand, you can feel it, right? the art world is shifting and we always try to shape shift in the direction of progress + being ahead of the times. in a world of oversaturation especially in the art world [as likely mentioned in previous posts], finding the right niche within the world becomes more + more challenging.
having the gift + opportunity to follow your dream is not only donting, time consuming, stressful + often can leave you feeling like more of a burden + drained. optimism + successful moments help. going back in time connecting the constellation of dots that represent the successes can help.
moving future forward in a time of uncertainty, more research more lists. its there + its attainable. anything is possible during this paradigm shift in this crazy world. all you have to do is listen carefully to the signs around us. they are there…waiting for us to uncover.
if you haven’t been to the seatlle design center yet you really should.. a good time would be at the upcoming sdc sample sale where the theme:
"The Intersection of Fashion & Design" Discover the fusion of timeless elegance and modern luxury as we bring together fashion and interior design, with sustainability at the core.
As you know SUSTAINABILITY is something I have been passionate about since 2009! I always try + enforce the rules in all of my creations. reach out anytime + i’ll tell you more ;)
at somepoint in time you must adapt to change + the inevitable: a rebrand. since moving to the pnw three years ago this has been in the back of my mind knowing i must adapt to the new arena of the AI digital age with a better focus on my seo + backend support. something i just really didn’t care about or even want to share within oversaturated crowd.
being future forward has always been important to me if not the most important : keeping focused on what makes my artwork unique + in the forefront in the big bad competitive world of DESIGN. i am hopeful this is the year of sustainability as I am hearing a lot of builders, engineers + designers wanting these products..now for them to not only want them but need them to help mother earth + move forward into only eco-friendly practices.
onward + upward into 2025 >>>> a rebrand is on its way !!
strolling into fall design day 2024 @ the seattle design center with my winter intern from UW, we check out the scene trying to gather information like a crime doc. how many people are here? are there artisan lectures? how many signed up? inquiring minds want to know! turns out they sold out @ 250 tix! nice job sdc
we head to baker | mcguire bc of course, lisa miller showroom manager gives a fun talk to a nice 20+ crowd about how their latest BESPOKE* line really is just that, latest buzzword in design, custom-made or tailored to the customer's specifications* just like my artwork. perfect, she also nods to the artisans, as they are finely curated due to their specific use of natural elements + thoughtful process. happy that said intern got to see the fruits of her labor [ she conducted her marketing skills successfully with baker | mcguire ]. no small feat.
buffet lunch spread was just as gorgeous as delish with their offering of seasonal salads + sandwiches. got to chat with a couple of young design professionals + meet my new winter intern to show her my work upclose [t h e most important element of this job]. the best part for me when visiting the design center is when I have a vision : let’s see what’s next!
i am absolutely honored to have my work among the baker | mcguire resort collection. they are fully invested in CRAFTMANSHIP or shall we say craftspersonship. since baker | mcguire began their company in 1890 [ mcguire established in 1948 ] every collection is meticulously selected crafted + formed. in my opinion: while baker's focus is more on edgy modern designs, mcguire focuses on naturally luxurious fine furniture, their style being coastal cali, but catering more towards timeless design | product. they both have this huge following of talented designers who are looking for product that meets their impeccable standards.
baker | mcguire seattle is hosting an event for CEU Credits TH SEPT 19 @ 11AM
they will be discussing FURNITURE FASHION: how design attributes [beyond wood + upholstery] using natural sources are being used + taken care of
these details are important to me as my sustainable art product line will be on view among these special lux home furnishings. everytime i walk into the baker | mcguire showroom I see a new detail that i didn't notice before.
sustainability in art still has not yet caught on…this is to my advantage because I have been creating sustainable art for over 15 years now! in a time where eco-friendly products are now stretching ever so slowly into the forefront of design just like the farm-to-table cuisine. everyone knows it is the best but not everyone can afford it. why has it taken so long? is design still far behind in quality vs quantity? I am working on bridging that gap in a space where designers do not have to compromise either.
