Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 42 i Create! Magazine

Falling in Love Again Dear Reader, Welcome to issue #42 of Create! Magazine! It brings me the utmost joy to compile each edition and delve into the microcosms of artists crafting their soul’s work from across the globe. In this issue, our focus shifts to the expansive subject of love. Indeed, it is this very essence that fuels our studio practice, enabling us to embody the role of an artist. The same substance has sustained us in creating the magazine year after year, through all the challenges, pivots, and ups and downs, and we want you to know how deeply appreciated you are if you’re currently turning these pages. Our writers have scoured talent from the vibrant art scenes of London, Chicago, South Africa, and beyond, capturing diverse perspectives on…

ARTIST INTERVIEWS CURATED SECTION Equal parts design, craft and textile art, Emily Van Hoff’s colorful quilted creations are the product of an inspiring journey of love and loss, experimentation and discovery. Besides the lively palettes and unique, minimalist forms she’s become known for, one of the reasons fans around the world rave about her art is that you can feel the care and joy that goes into the making of each piece. For me, her practice underscores the idea that if you simply make art you love, everything else will eventually fall into place. What would you say has been the biggest turning point in your creative journey thus far? It has always been my dream to be a full-time artist, but I never quite knew what my thing would be.…

ARTIST INTERVIEWS I first saw the work of Cape Town-based artist, Danielle Clough, on Instagram. Her bold colors and the energy of her unexpected embroidery immediately caught my eye. Recently, I had the pleasure of encountering one of her beautiful pieces at the Paradigm Exhibition “Lone Splendor,” curated by Christopher Jobson of Colossal. Naturally, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to interview the artist and delve into the inspiration and creative process behind her work. What inspires your unique blend of tradibional embroidery with modern elements? I discovered embroidery accidentally, and because of that I never knew the “rules.” I fell in love with thread while not knowing about traditional techniques. To be honest, I initially thought I invented a new medium and called it thread sketching. It was embarrassing and…

Born in 1983, Marie-Claude Marquis is a Montreal-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice touches upon visual arts, graphic design and installation. A holder of a certificate in Fine Arts from Université du Québec à Montréal, she finds inspiration in vintage objects, pop culture, nostalgia, contemporary feminist perspectives and her own emotions which she expresses with colourful sensitivity. With whip-smart typographical interventions, she pokes fun at everything, from technology and consumerism to religion and sexuality, with serious reminders about environmental impacts of artistic production and consumption. The result of her work is often humorous, sometimes irreverent, but always keeps a focus on aesthetics. Marquis has exhibited in contemporary art galleries across North America and Europe (Montreal, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Chicago, Miami, Hamburg). Her work has been…

Allison Moyers is an oil painter and multi-disciplinary artist. Her large-scale oil paintings incorporate resin and other materials. The beginning of her artistic journey started in Paris, where she studied French, art history, design, and fine arts. Her European experience allowed her to travel and continue her education. She received her degree in Fine Arts and graduated with honors from ESAD de Valenciennes in 2015. After finishing her studies, she and her husband returned to the United States. She now lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona. ARTIST STATEMENT My work explores the subjects of stardom, vanity and excess within society with an emphasis on women and the feminine. The stylized and romanticized art indispensable elements in my work and correspond to the methodic use of color that expresses human emotions…

Dorothée is a French artist born in 1981 in Calais, France, where she currently lives and works. Coming from a large and creative family, Dorothée grew up in a big, dilapidated house, among cats, her father’s medical newspapers, and her mother’s creations. Demonstrating an early taste and talent for sculpting, she began working with polymer clay at the age of six. Twenty years later, she briefly studied art history (deemed too theoretical for her) then graduated in architecture in 2008. She worked for an architecture studio for two years but eventually left to write a book on sculpture for beginners, published in 2012, and start her jewelry business, in 2013. As a successful businesswoman but a frustrated and aspiring artist, she began to transition towards a professional art career in…

Gregory Euclide is an artist and teacher living in the Minnesota River Valley. His work has been featured in The Nature of Nature at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (2014-2015), Badlands: New Horizons in Landscape at MASS MoCA (2008-2009), Otherworldly at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York (2011), Small Worlds at the Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio (2011), and was presented as a solo exhibitionNature Out There, at the Nevada Museum of Art (2012). Euclide’s work has been reviewed and featured in publications such as: Art News, Sculpture Magazine, Art Ltd Magazine, Hi Fructose Magazine and Juxtapoz Magazine. His work is also featured on the 2012 Grammy Award winning album covers of the musical group Bon Iver and on the cover of McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern #43.…

CURATED SECTION Bridgette Bramlage is a self-taught collage artist living and working in Chicago. Her art journey began with acceptance (yay!) and world’s shortest attendance (boo!) at Detroit’s Center for Creative Studies. A lifelong thrift shopper and enthusiastic collector of vintage magazines and dusty books, it only took a pandemic to bring the collage artist barreling out of her. It shows no signs of stopping, collage continues to be a self-guided exploration of new patterns, challenges and rhythms. She is happiest slicing up old Life magazines in her home studio. She has participated in solo and group shows throughout Chicago, as well as The Other Art Fair, and Helsinki Urban Arts. Residencies have included the Kolaj Institute in New Orleans and upcoming at the Chateau Orquevaux in France. Her work…

Brandy Kraft (b.1984) is from south Florida and currently works in Stockholm, Sweden. Kraft is an artist focused on the subject of florals- inventing species of her own and bringing them to life via photography paint and sculpture. In order to dive deeper into the realm of flora she returned to school in 2019 to become a certified florist. Currently her work is focused on bringing new, imagined species of flora into the. real world. Her creations are further anchored into reality via scientific style documentation- each being assigned new, invented binomial nomenclature. Kraft’s technically realistic style combines with imaginative vision to create works that are intriguing and relevant today. Her work touches on themes of climate change, fake reality vs. reality diversity and is a celebration of nature. Kraft…

Angie Meche Kilcullen is a mixed media artist currently residing just outside of Washington DC. Growing up in southwest Louisiana (in the heart of Cajun Country) provided her with an abundance of exciting visual, musical and social stimulation that still influence her art, design and lifestyle choices today. Kilcullen has lived in Canada, Tokyo and Paris. She received her MFA in painting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Kilcullen works out of her 130 year old converted barn studio. Kilcullen is also co-owner/co-founder of Girls Who Paint Gallery established April 2022. Girls Who Paint Gallery strives to create more exposure and artistic opportunities, primarily for women artists. The mission is to foster a culture of community and inclusion by providing a space for more women artists to be seen and heard.…

Jazz Johnson is a dynamic multi-disciplinary artist — a true creative force without hounds. Originally hailing from Atlanta, GA, she finds her artistic haven in vibrant Communities wherever her journey takes her. Jazz fearlessly explores a multitude of artistic realms, seamlessly weaving contemporary visual and performance art into a captivating array of expression. Jazz’s lifelong artistic journey began in her formative years, offering her an escape from the adversity and hardships she faced. Growing up in a challenging environment, she found solace and a means of self-expression through the arts. Drawing, writing, and music became her sanctuary, serving as healing tools and a source of empowerment. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity and a passion for expanding her artistic horizons, Jazz pursued her studies in college, where she honed her craft…

Michelle Pang is a textile designer and artist based in Vancouver, Canada. After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration, she founded Misheo in 2016, with an aim to merge art and fashion by creating functional wearable pieces from her original illustrations. The brand celebrates uniqueness and biodiversity by featuring her illustrations of rare wildlife, local flora and fauna, and at-risk species on art scarves and prints. Recognition that Michelle has received on her scarf design journey has encouraged her to continue her craft. In 2022, Michelle’s work was selected as the gold winner for the International Design Awards (IDA) in the fashion category. Additionally, she has been a Western Living Designer of the Year finalist in the fashion category for the past three years…

Stephanie Gibby, a sculptor and woodworker from the vibrant landscapes of South Louisiana, graduated from Louisiana State University in 2012 with a BFA in Sculpture and Photography. Deeply connected to the natural beauty and cultural richness of her community Stephanie’s art seamlessly blends her passion for woodworking with her ongoing exploration of self. Her collageinspired sculptures dwell in the space between reality and imagination, where the natural world and fables intermingle, giving voice to the stories and dreams we craft in the absence of certainty. Stephanie has exhibited her work nationally at galleries and museums, including the Midwestern Center of Photography, Fort Works Art, and the Acadiana Center for the Arts. ARTIST STATEMENT “Artificial Lore” is an exploration of the interplay between the natural world and the. enigmatic realms of…

When I first started this section, it began with the intent to gather resources from artists and creatives as a way to collectively share knowledge to build our careers. Because, as many of us have probably experienced, most of what we do was definitely not covered in art school. But as the state of the world changes, the ways in which we interact with each other transform, and as the landscape of art continues to expand, so must this section. There is a need for a space for artists and creatives to engage in conversation, to discuss the parts of being an artist that often go unseen. And that is what this section is for—to ask the tough questions, to confront issues within the arts ecosystem, and to truly talk…

ARTIST INTERVIEWS Vivid, expressive, layered, emotive, vibrant, abundant—these are all words that describe the work of Andrew Salgado. Rooted in the figurative, the artist’s paintings depict a male archetype whose story is told throughout each piece. Through lush landscapes, intimate interiors and quiet moments, a narrative is formed, one that Salgado continues to explore. Storytelling is a vital element of his practice, often influenced by the many novels he reads. For the artist, reading is a huge part of life. In this candid interview, Salgado tells us about his experience in the art world and how he is currently placing importance on making art for himself, returning to what focuses and excites him internally. He says, “The best art challenges and reaffirms our humanity,” and I would certainly agree. Join…

ARTIST INTERVIEWS Olivia Mansfield (@olivesalchemy) is an is a semi-figurative painter living and working in Milton Keynes. Her artistic background spans many different genres and inspirations, from historical and classical painting and iconography to religion, faith, ritual, symbolism, culture, folklore and Sci-Fi-esque themes. Whilst her wide array of interests might appear a bit overwhelming, her work is tied to the self: as a woman, as an artist (and as a working mother). Her artwork explores the intertwining narratives between the artist, the Cosmos and the universe. In short: her work unlocks the magic of the world, Mother Earth (Gaia). It is not only her Instagram name and handle which signifies Mansfield’s love for magic and for the occult, but it is her curiosity in the universe which leads the artist…

Katherine Fraser is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and of the University of Pennsylvania. As a student she received the Thomas Bakins Painting prize, the Cecelia Beaux Portrait prize, and the William Emlen Cresson Memorial Travel Award, among others. Since graduation she has been exhibiting throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and nationally. Katherine grew up in Maine as an only child, and finds that experience often reflected in her work. Her subject matter comes from memories and experiences that feel in some way universal. By portraying singular figures in sparse settings, she explores the idea that being alone makes us feel most alive and connected to our true nature. She is represented by Paradigm Gallery, in Philadelphia. Website: www.katherinefraser.com ARTIST STATEMENT My paintings depict moments of…

Artist Kazaan Viveiros currently lives and works in Lambertville, NJ. She earned a BA with distinction from the University of Virginia in Studio Art and Religious Studies, and an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She has since exhibited work in solo and group exhibitions in the U.S. and Europe, including solo shows in New York, San Francisco, Berkeley, Scottsdale, AZ, Richmond, VA, Savannah, GA, and Rome. Viveiros’s paintings have been collected by a wide array of corporations, including eBay, Marriott International, and Capital One Bank, as well as by notable individuals such as author Danielle Steel. Summit Health Cancer Center in NJ has many of her works in their collection. In addition, five of Viveiros’s paintings were purchased by the Art in Embassies Program and are permanently installed…

Sana Rose is a mixed media artist based in the Caribbean Island of Jamaica who creates work in collage and assemblage. She graduated from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) in Jamaica with an Honours Diploma in Painting in 2000 and the Ohio State University in the United States with a Master of Arts Degree in Art Education in 2012. Rose managed the National Visual Arts Programme at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission in Jamaica for a number of years where she hosted and curated numerous art competitions and exhibitions; wrote for a national newspaper and planned and implemented many cultural events and training for artists. Returning to her art practice after more than a decade in the art industry, she continues to create art…

Joey Bates was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He grew up in Seattle and is very much a city boy who can’t live far from bodies of water or wooded areas. He received his B.F.A. at Kendall College of Art and Design in painting in 2005. Post college, he has found his home in paper sculpture. In 2018 a relationship brought him to Sweden. He currently lives and works a few hours north of Gothenburg. His works can be found in private collections around the world, a few galleries in North America, and his studio. Bates plans to live out the rest of his days making art. ARTIST STATEMENT Energy dispersal and change comprise the impetus for my recent work; capturing instances in which…

CURATED SECTION Born in 1971, I am a fifth generation California, raised in Los Angeles and I’ve been painting lines on and off for 30 years. After graduating from RISD in 1993, I moved back to Los Angeles where I am a solo parent to my two children. I’ve had solo and group exhibitions in museums and galleries throughout California including at Cruz L.A. Gallery in Venice where I was represented in the late 1990’s. During this period, I was awarded the James D. Phelan Art Award in Printmaking and exhibited at the Kala Art Institute in Berkeley, California. Other solo exhibitions were held at The Irvine Fine Arts Center and The Loft at Boritzer/ Grey/Hamano gallery in Santa Monica. A two-year residency in Valencia, Spain culminated in a solo…

Nicole Sánchez Ilzenhöfer is a multidisciplinary artist (photography, painting, video art/documentary), born in Santo Domingo in 1971. She studied photography at the Private School for Photo-Design Christoph Eberbach, GmbH, Germany. She has made several projects nationally and internationally, including the solo exhibitions La Disolución del Tiempo (Museo de Arte Moderno de Santo Domingo - 2004), Mujer ( Perimetral fence Parque Independencia - 2007); and Mujer Dominicana en NY (Amsterdam Plaza, New York City College - 2008) and has published the photo books “Genio & Figura” (2000), “La Disolución del Tiempo” (2004), “Mujer” (2007), Mujer Dominicana en NY (2008) and Dominican York (2010). She has won important art awards in the Dominican Republic, including First Place Photography with “Saudade” and Second Place Video and Multimedia with “Cumulus” at the XXII National…

Ying Zheng (b.1999) is a London-based ceramic artist and sculptor from Macau, China. Her practices based on sculpture, delve into human nature and human emotions. She recently completed a master’s program in Ceramics and Glass at the Royal College of Art. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Product Design from the Central Academy of Fine Art. During her undergraduate studies, she also attended the University of Gothenburg in Sweden for a design program. Ying’s recent exhibitions include the “BATTERSEA EXPRESS” group exhibition at the Battersea Design District - London Design Festival and the “SEAMS” group exhibition at the Season Gallery in London. Her studio is currently located in northeast London. At present, she is participating in the MASS SCULPTURE program initiated by Turps Banana Magazine. Instagram: @zwing_art ARTIST STATEMENT Ying…

Canadian artist Brittney Tough is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (OSPWO) and a signature member of Women In Watercolour (WIW). She is well-known for her vibrant watercolour paintings depicting textiles. Brittney is an internationally award-winning artist who has exhibited work across Canada and the United States. Her work was featured in Southwest Art Magazine’s article ’21 Under 31,’ as well as in The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolour Artist, and the Splash hardcover series, showcasing the best in contemporary watercolour. Brittney has participated in local, national, and international exhibitions, earning numerous awards in these competitions. Most recently, she has juried several exhibitions, including the highly competitive international Women in Watercolour online exhibit. Brittney earned a Fine Arts Degree in Painting from the Alberta University of the…

The title of this series is “Eternal Flowers”. Beautiful flowers run through all the works, and no one is the same. It seems to be a metaphor that there is no identical life left in the long history. In a sense, death is not the opposite of life, but an eternal part of it. The proposition of “death” in Western paintings has never ceased. Every time I face, the description and expression of “death”, it is all to think about the profound meaning of life. It’s like the protagonist hidden within the protagonist. One life’s respect for another life, and one life’s respect for itself are the most important. Another hidden meaning in this series of “Everlasting Flowers” is a kind of “protection”. Guard love, guard faith, guard dignity, guard…

Website: www.racheldenny.com Rachel Denny’s work is an exploration of the seductive beauty of our natural world and the imprint that human intervention has made on its flora and fauna. Denny is best known for her “Domestic Trophies” work—deer mounts covered in cozy cashmere cable knit woolens. She has shown in galleries nationwide for over 15 years and her sculpture is in many private collections worldwide. She lives and works in her rural studio outside of Portland, Oregon. Her work is represented by Visions West Contemporary Gallery. Please visit the Visions West Contemporary website for a complete list of available work.…

Win Wallace was born in South Carolina and is currently based in Lockhart, Texas. His recent practice focuses on pencil, come and charcoal portraits, as well as ink drawings. Since high school, Wallace played in bands and made scores of flyers for underground punk and noise rock shows. Over the years, he made posters for bands like the Melvins, Neurosis, Sleep, Helios Creed, The Jesus Lizard, DMRQ, Animal Collective, Scratch Acid, The Dead Kennedys and many others. He moved to Austin in the mid 1990’s to study drawing at the University of Texas. His drawings are influenced by history, art history, dreams, nature and pathos. The fictional portraits illuminate the unique and ephemeral beauty of the individual as an integrated part of the natural world. Wallace has exhibited his work…

“I use the word love here, not merely in the personal sense, but as a state of being or a state of grace,” James Baldwin from “The Fire Next Time.” Asha Iman Veal, pg. 25 In our article and essay section, you’ll find inspiring interviews about love, art, and more. Alicia Puig talks with Emily Van Hoff about her unique blend of design, craft, and textile art. “Retreating Internally to What You Love” highlights Andrew Salgado’s new body of work exploring the figure, humanity, and painting. In “Show Me What Love Looks Like,” we discuss the art of curating love with Asha Iman Veal. Additionally, we explore embroidery artist Danielle Clough’s process in “Adding a Modern Flair to Contemporary Embroidery.” Lastly, don’t miss Zoë Goetzmann’s captivating profile of artist Olivia…

ARTIST INTERVIEWS What does love look like? What does it have the potential to look like? How do we understand love in all its forms, multitudes and nuances? These are some of the questions grounding the exhibition “LOVE: Still Not the Lesser” at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago. Through the eyes of 12 artists, we see love as a central point of being, a connecting principle that spans across borders, locations, generations, genders, relationships and more. Recently reading “All About Love” by bell hooks (which I highly recommend), I have been inspired to see love as not something that is frivolous or idealistic, but rather something that is worth investing in and taking seriously as a concept—which brought me to this incredible exhibition. In this interview, I speak with…

There’s beauty in the breakdown. Joey Bates pg. 86 Introducing our guest curator Danielle Krysa, also known as the Jealous Curator, who has handpicked an incredible array of artists for issue #42. Danielle holds a BFA in Visual Arts and a post-graduate degree in graphic design. She is the creative force behind The Jealous Curator, a renowned contemporary art site established in 2009. With a rich background in curation, Danielle has organized art exhibitions from Washington DC to Los Angeles, and from San Francisco to Toronto. Beyond curating, Danielle is an accomplished artist in her own right, creating mixed media collages that blend found images, paint, and humor into each piece. When not in the studio, Danielle channels her creativity into writing books. Her titles include “Creative Block,” “Collage,” and…

Leslie Lewis Sigler (b. 1983) is a contemporary painter whose still life renditions of silver and copper heirlooms capture the enduring beauty and profound depth of these transcendent domestic objects:, reflecting individual and collective histories, telling stories of the legacy of personal and familial ties. The seed for her work was planted when for her birthday Sigler’s grandmother began gifting her one piece at a time from a family silverware collection. Born and raised in San Marcos, Texas, Sigler earned a BFA from the University of Texas, Austin in 2006. She lives and works in Sequel, California. Website: www.leslielewissigler.com Instagram: @leslielewissigler_artist ARTIST STATEMENT Leslie Lewis Sigler’s still-life paintings of silver and copper heirlooms collect treasured family objects as families of objects. In Sigler’s work, an extensive collection of objects, histories,…

Tina Suszynski was born and raised on a barrier island in Southern New Jersey where she became a student of a local artist and art educator at an early age. This relationship lasted through elementary and high school and allowed her to experiment with media not available in the typical public school art class. She attended Dickinson College where she earned a B.A. in International Studies and spent her junior year studying in Paris, France. She went on to earn a law degree from Loyola University of Chicago and practiced law for several years before making the decision to devote more time to family and art. Suszynski now lives in the Denver metropolitan area where she is a full-time artist. She has been a resident artist at Valor Arts+Media in…

Danielle Klebes lives and works at Wassaic Project in Wassaic, NY. Danielle has exhibited in notable galleries and museums throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada. These include Keeping Company (2023), a solo show at NARS Foundation in Brooklyn, NY, NOWHERE (2023), a solo show at Jennifer Terzian Gallery in Litchfield, CT, Midnight Adventure Club (2022), a solo show at AVA Gallery in Lebanon, NH, House Fire House Party (2020), a solo show at Installation Space in North Adams, MA, Aimless Pilgrimage (2020), a solo show at L’Atelier Silex Gallery in Trois- Rivières, Quebec, Canada, Fifty (2022), a group show at MoCA Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, Summer (2022), a group show at Galleri Christoffer Egelund in Copenhagen, Denmark, Portraiture Today (2021), a group show at the Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA, and…

After many years of creating floral designs and environments at my San Francisco store, Florèal, I began the process of closing shop and shifting gears. I have often regretted the ephemeral nature of working with fresh flowers, and as I began digging through my extensive collection of dried flowers and foliage. I began collages that I thought of as my mother’s imaginary gardens. The many years of using fresh flowers as sculptural elements have trained my eye to compose these collaged details from art history and natural history. The combined elements become something both steeped in the past and full of surprises. I suppose it could be described as surreal imagery Website: www.dominiquepfahl.com ARTIST INTERVIEW What is your first memory creating? I remember making toy puppets with twine that I…

Ali Hval (she/her) (b. 1993, Sacramento, CA) is a visual artist currently living and working in Iowa City, Iowa. She is currently a Lecturer in Painting and Drawing at the University of Iowa. She earned her MFA from the University of Iowa in Painting and Drawing with honors, and BFA in Painting from the University of Alabama with honors. Her work merges ceramic, fabric, installation, and painting. The forms and materials she uses reflect her interest in adornment and the relentless critique and politicization of the body. Ali has received grants from the Iowa Arts Council as well as from the nationally competitive Windgate Fellowship by the Center of Craft, Creativity, and Design in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the 2022 Stuart Artist-in-Residence at South Dakota State University,and was a…

Rachel Castle came late to the art game. After a career spent branding other peoples businesses, the self-taught Sydney based artist started sewing, printmaking and painting at the age of 35. A self-confessed ‘fun enthusiast’, her vibrant and much-loved body of work is defined by color and whimsy and an obsession with flowers, music, and spots. Embroidered artworks are lovingly hand cut and sewn, and screen prints printed on paper in her inner-city studio. Both are a nostalgic nod to childhood days growing up in a small Australian country town, where her lifetime love of music began ‘because music was my first introduction to art’. Bold text and 80’s musical references feature heavily in her work, and have been commissioned for brands including QANTAS, David Jones and ACMI. Rachel’s larger…