creativity
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The Action of Letting Go in the Creative Process
This is more of my own expression of thought, a personal essay, response to an internal posing question. It’s not a how-to, or a reflection to an artist or designer who has done something innovative in the past. That’s not to say I don’t think these types of posts are important. Personally, being able to…
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Advertising, Art and Desire: Interview with Simone Ciglia
Simone Ciglia is an Instructor at University of Oregon and a freelance curator. He’s also written works for Flash Art Magazine, and other publications like Treccani and Zanichelli. His primary focuses are contemporary art, especially how it connects to agriculture, design, and utopian or dystopian ideas. He has also taught at the Academy of Fine…
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Designer Spotlight: Elsa Schiaparelli
Schiaparelli The Innovative Force in Fashion Design Elsa Schiaparelli is one of my favorite designers in the history of fashion design. Her unique approach to fashion, blending art with design, has left an indelible mark on the industry. From her early beginnings to her collaborations with surrealist artists, Schiaparelli continually pushed the boundaries of what…
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The Met Gala: The Sleeping Beauties That Woke Us Up
In response to this years Met Gala; my two favorite looks and what we can learn from them. This year’s met gala’s theme was as it usually is; all the rage. Celebrities and stars from around the world gathered on the infamous Met steps for this year’s Met Gala theme: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”. Per…
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Inspiration Off the Internet Series: Part 1
As someone who depends on art as an outlet– creative blocks and feeling uninspired can send me off the rails. Now don’t get me wrong– the internet can be great for making art as a whole more accessible. It also facilitates idea exchanging at a grand scale, and gives visibility to a diverse range of…
Jade Anaya 