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This article was originally published on May 13, 2008. We are reviving it as part of the Best of the Storque series. Enjoy!
Gabe Molnar of 1AEON says his designs often come from his dreams. The fantastical imagery includes lions, dragons, skulls and owls (“since before all the owl hype,” as Gabe says). Working non-stop in his small kitchen in Brooklyn, this Hungarian-born artist is driven to be the best at whatever he does and to push the boundaries (maybe this comes in part from growing up under Communism?). But his passion and ambition hasn’t made Gabe lose sight of his humble beginnings. We were very inspired to meet the maker behind 1AEON and hear his story.
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36 comments
Sign in to add your ownmatt says:
Awesome and inspiring!
4 years ago
weirdwolf says:
Gabe is a total Zen master!
4 years ago
jessicajane says:
that video was so good, very inspiring.
4 years ago
Vanessa says:
Yay! 1aeon is a very intriguing.
4 years ago
brepettis says:
I love this video.
4 years ago
georgiavaridakis says:
Awesome video. Keep up the great work Gabe!
4 years ago
SarahsSky says:
wow
4 years ago
cloud9designstudio says:
awesome video. thanks for sharing this inspiring story with us...
4 years ago
1AEON says:
Thank you for making it happen, because ultimately you all helped. Without you it wouldn't be Etsy, and without Etsy would be 1Aeon portrait:) thank you, Leola & Gabe/1AEON
4 years ago
Elizaveta says:
That was an amazing video...I can't believe Gabe prints out of his kitchen...very inspiring....I love 1AEON's artistic creations...Beautiful!
4 years ago
calebwalt says:
great video. i want to turn my kitchen into a printmaking studio.
4 years ago
Feltathome says:
this is brilliant - an inspiration to us all. The video is great! and his designs are A1
4 years ago
panyizsuzsi says:
It is a quality video! Szia Gabe!
4 years ago
monkeypowered says:
GREAT vid. so supa talented. inspiring for sure! Yay Gabe!
3 years ago
redyellowandblueink says:
Ya ya ya! great video, super inspiring!
3 years ago
redkatblack23 says:
I have two of their shirts and they ROCK!
3 years ago
reqbat says:
this was so freaking cool.
3 years ago
katelynjane says:
I loved this store even before I saw this video...and now I love it even more!! Congrats on the success guy, your store is seriously amazing and I really admire your attitude and effort! I can't believe you actually work out of that kitchen...my impression from just seeing the store was that it was really set up, I guess that's a good thing! Awesome work!
3 years ago
kmwatkins says:
Such awesome graphics.
3 years ago
julietaromano says:
the video is awesome, it is very artistic, and it makes you think beyond great artist!
3 years ago
MajoReyStore says:
I just love everything , congrats all is awesome
3 years ago
IsaacBidwell says:
you convinced me. i'm sold :)
3 years ago
roamingrabbit says:
Great video. Convinced me to buy something... I've been admiring for a while now. I just have to decide if I want the cat, wolf or bear. So many awesome designs! ;)
3 years ago
1AEON says:
thank you so much guys!!! it means a lot to us!! make us not to give up, but make better, greater things tomorrow!!
3 years ago
WieberArt says:
Extremely talented you are !!! If you are not in any of the major retail stores- you should be !
3 years ago
raygunrobyn says:
Been a big admirer of your work. Its always so interesting to hear how people have started and how hard you work to make your dreams happen. Keep it up and I'll try to catch up!
2 years ago
Signs says:
1AEON.. awesome work. one of the best shops on etsy
2 years ago
shoshanna2003 says:
oh my god I love your line, another talented designer that inspires me to do beter and better designs . Keep up the good work:)
2 years ago
myownlittleuniverse says:
that was great to see the man behind the designs. i have bought two shirts from 1aeon so far and plan to buy even more now, knowing that the designer is a really likable guy with an inspiring story. thanks for getting all your creativity out for us to enjoy! xoxo katie
2 years ago
WrenWillow says:
awesome!!!!
1 year ago
Waterrose says:
Glad you revived this video...I missed it and I'm so glad to have found it this time! Great interview and story!
1 year ago
rural1028 says:
very talented.
1 year ago
cravejewelrydesign says:
love 1AEON!! thanks for revisiting this story, it's really inspirational!!
1 year ago
KennaKristine says:
Amazing story. Amazing works of art.
1 year ago
glittersniffer1 says:
just simply adore your work! im a huge fan!
1 year ago
KRUSTYstuff says:
Wow. So glad I came across this. Seeing other artists in their studios and making it work (i like to see where the magic happens). Insanely inspiring!
188 days ago