Come visit me in my home studio as part of Gowanus Open Studios!
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this stays here is a weekend exhibition at eche verde, a townhouse/gallery in greenwood heights, brooklyn. material memory and company, familial inheritance, refuge/grounding, and (dark) play tie the artists’ works to each other and to the structure of home itself.
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In this episode we talk about how to create more equity in the public art space and learn from Amina's experience leading large-scale public art projects.
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In conversation artists reflect on how the weaving tells the story of the woven fabric and helps us to make the sense of the world by weaving new connections with the past, honoring planetary gifts and initiating an exchange that is essential to the functioning society today.
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This past month I had an art show up at High Line Nine in Chelsea, NYC. This was a huge opportunity for me to have my artwork viewed in a physical space and in a neighborhood known for art.
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Art in Retail Space & View Ocean Meets Sky - Ep 18
This week on First Coat I share an exhibition I have up at High Line Nine in Chelsea called Handmade Landscapes: Ocean Meets Sky. I also share four ways that retail shops can feature art in their spaces.
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Isa Rodrigues on Textiles and The Ultimate Public Art- Ep 17
In this episode I interview Isa Rodrigues about how she creates textiles for commission projects, how she plans out a weaving project, the ultimate public art, and what’s inspiring her right now.
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I have been busy working on a new collection of artwork called Handmade Landscapes: Ocean Meets Sky. This new collection is part of "Ocean Meets Sky", a pop-up shop collaboration curated by High Line Nine, between designer Teddy von Ranson, myself (artist Stephanie Eche), and interior design brand STIL.
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Public space design & art with Alexandra Gonzalez
In this episode I interview Alexandra Gonzalez on public space design, working with artists, and how she started Hive Public Space.
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How To Find A Mural Artist?
In this episode I give tips on how to find the best mural artist for your project.
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How Much Should You Pay An Artist?
One question I often get asked is how much to pay an artist for a project. My short answer is as much as you possibly can. My long answer is, it depends on the project, the artist, the size of the work, the type of work, the location of the work and the artist, the timeline, and the expectations you have of the artist, like if you expect them to get a particular insurance for the project.
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For me, untangling is something that I do daily to my hair, my necklaces, and to my thoughts. This past year has been a rollercoaster of emotion—not just because of COVID-19 and Trump, but also because of my own personal triumphs and trials, love and loss. You’ve probably had your own personal ups and downs that have shaped how you’ve dealt with the larger issues at hand.
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This week on First Coat we have Jordana Vasquez. Jordana and I met at a Placemaking conference a few years ago and we've stayed in touch ever since. She recently co-founded the Women of Color Collective in Sustainability (WOC/CS), which facilitates strategic exchanges between Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) sustainability pioneers, climate justice organizers, and advocacy groups to fight inequity and address climate change.
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This week on First Coat we have Atentamente Una Fresa. Atentamente Una Fresa is an artist based in Mexico City. We discuss the new normal for mural installations, how she started doing public art, how music affects her work, the benefits of art in public space, the benefits of doing art with community, and how and why she makes creative briefs for clients.
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It's me, Stephanie, your host of First Coat! This week I'm sharing my Gift Guide based on my experience as an artist, podcast creator, and creative business owner. I link to everything I I share in the show notes. Let me know what you're gifting this year -- email me at Stephanie(at)distillcreative.com.
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This month has been a struggle. I’ve had some personal things to attend to that have made it hard to focus and difficult to finish my work in progress. However, I did finish the piece above and I am very excited about making more sculptural work using fiber.
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