The Bone Carver
Sylvester Ayek continues to uphold the traditions of his Iñupiat elders: hunting, foraging, and the craft of carving walrus ivory and wood.
The 99 Feelings of ArtMind
How do you visualize the human experience — courage, happiness, hope? Ceramicist Mitsy Sleurs started with a Matryoshka doll and 99 emotions.
Finding the Balance: Ursula Dean of Modaspia
For clothing designer and mother-of-two Ursula Dean, creative work and family life form a harmonious whole.
The Ties That Bind: Ayşegül & Sebahat
Work, life and love are stitched together for a mother and daughter in Turkey, who use their bond to create one-of-a-kind wearable art.
Alabama Chanin: A Cottage Industry Success Story
What began as a simple clothing line now empowers local economies across the South.
Handmade Portraits: Mabel Pike
With a deep-seated passion for beading, Tlingit Native elder Mabel Pike is dedicated to passing on the traditions of her clan’s culture.
The Joy of the Ride: Pogo Boards
For longboard pioneers Martin and Jogi, quality craftsmanship and quality of life go hand in hand.
The Aesthetic of Funk With Xenobia Bailey
This fiber artist learned to “funk it together” by watching the women in her community beautify their environments with limited resources.
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The Missed Connections of Sophie Blackall
What would you say to the one who got away? Artist Sophie Blackall’s illustrations are inspired by the Internet’s love lost and found.
Handmade Portraits: Black-Eyed Suzie
Sarah Faber’s art dolls tell tales of dire lives of Victorian England, but not without a certain playful wink.
Handmade Portraits: The Public Art of Maya Hayuk
Muralist Maya Hayuk creates more than just a painting on the wall in this once-thriving steel mill town.
Handmade Portraits: LePinkChocolat
Karolina Kubik’s handcrafted jewelry is an homage to the ultimate cultural pleasure, the French patisserie.
There’s No Place Like Here: Sutton Clock Shop
As the year winds down, step into a place where time is of the essence.
Have a Popping Holiday!
Master balloon-wranglers Larry Moss and Kelly Cheatle of Airigami celebrate the season with a delectable treat that will blow your mind.
