Creative Articles
My expertise lies in crafting one-of-a-kind articles that bring your ideas to life and deeply connect with your readers. I’m a regular contributor to a number of creative online publications, including:
– My personal ceramics blog
– FrikiFish Creative Arts Magazine in Barcelona
– SmArt by Lighthouse, an award-winning visual and performing arts magazine in Canada,
-Creative, business and cultural publications such as Metropolitan Magazine or InnovationManagement.
Please find a few samples below.
smART Magazine
Interview with Rebecca Louise Law
Rebecca Louise Law is a British visionary whose captivating floral installations blur the boundaries between art and reality, offering an immersive experience unlike any other. “Painting in the air,” as she describes it, allows her creations to transcend traditional mediums, where flowers replace pigments, and open space becomes her canvas. With installations spread all over the world, and comprising over a million preserved flowers, Law’s work serves as a gateway to a deeper understanding of our relationship with the natural world, provoking us to question the fragility of this bond and our responsibility to protect it.
Yet, Law’s artistry goes beyond aesthetics; it echoes the urgent call of our times─the imminent climate crisis. How do we find harmony between the stillness of introspection encouraged by gallery spaces, and the urgent need to address climate change head-on? It is amidst this urgency that Law’s perspective emerges to emphasise the transformative power of time spent in nature, and the significance of community connections. This meditation culminates for Law in the concept of the “third place”, that leisurely space beyond the confines of home and work, where communities are strengthened. Galleries, in that sense, are prime real estate for establishing a third place, and Law’s installations bring this concept to vivid life by engaging the most immersive medium of all: nature. Read more.
FrikiFish Arts Magazine
Article: If Walls Could Talk
As cities around the world have become awash with vibrant murals, the art form has taken on an even greater significance. Alongside making streets and public spaces more appealing to live in, urban art also serves as a powerful platform for communicating ideas about political and social issues. This can range from large-scale interventions – such as painted murals that feature striking images designed to make viewers stop, think and reflect – all the way to smaller scale works like badges or chalk drawings. Whatever medium is used, street art carries a message: one of protest, positivity, motivation and inspiration among many other themes that speak directly to the people who come into contact with them every day.
In this article we’ll explore a few recent examples of political and social street art in Barcelona, a city that fosters an environment which values and encourages artistic experimentation and creativity. Read more.
Metropolitan Magazine
Article: Why Handmade Pottery is on the Rise
Handmade pottery is everywhere. The city’s restaurants and cafes are commissioning potters to create functional ceramics that bring individuality to their dishes. Boutique shops and trend-setting magazines highlight ceramics as a coveted design feature. More and more, people are rejecting factory-produced homeware and rediscovering the soulful nature of hand-crafted goods. And, a growing number of creative people are skipping out on their day jobs early to go throw pots in the evening.
This trend has been going on for a few years now, and the rise in popularity of handcrafted pottery shows no sign of declining; in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Let’s look at why pottery is on the rise all over the world and what benefits it can have for us and for our society. Read more
InnovationManagement
Book Review: Creative Anarchy
In today’s crowded marketplace a new product is only as good as its packaging and marketing campaigns. How can you make it stand out from the competition? How can you update the design of your product without alienating your customer? The new book “Creative Anarchy: How to Break the Rules of graphic Design for Creative Success” provides ideation techniques and creative tools to push boundaries and expectations while preserving the function and message of the design.
Creative Anarchy by Denise Bosler is divided into two parts, which are cleverly printed in opposite directions. That’s right, you cannot read this book cover-to-cover, you must flip it over and start anew. Read more.
Amelia Johannsen Artist Blog
Event review: Agni Spirit Festival
Amidst sweet melodies, laughter, and a vibrant hum of human connection, artists of all disciplines come together to showcase their talents and creations. Open-air art festivals bring raw imagination to the forefront and are a testament to the human spirit—the unquenchable thirst for nature and creativity, and the drive to share it with others.
Alternative creative environments, such as Burning Man, Coachella, Luminato, and the Symbiosis Gathering to name a few big ones, hold immense relevance in our society. These events provide a unique platform for artists from various disciplines, including visual arts, dance, music, and performance, to showcase their talents and creations. They create a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere where individuals can engage with art in unconventional settings, fostering creativity, cultural exchange, and community spirit. Read more.