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The Art of Crafting Stories Through Textile
Kiva Motnyk’s journey into the world of textiles is rooted in a deep-seated desire to reconnect with the tactile nature of creation. After years spent working in the fashion industry, Kiva felt an undeniable pull to move closer to her materials and work with her hands, crafting one-of-a-kind objects that told a more personal, intimate…
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Bringing Louis Kahn’s Last Notebook to Life
When I played in a chamber ensemble at Columbia, I remember the intensity of it—not in volume, but in awareness. I had to listen more deeply than I ever had before, not just to myself but to others, adjusting to every breath, every phrase, every hesitation. This way of listening, of adapting to those around…
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Julianne Ahn and the Poetry of Object & Totem
Julianne Ahn is the creative force behind Object & Totem, a ceramics studio she founded in 2011. Her journey into ceramics is as unique as her creations, blending a background in textile design with a passion for hands-on artistry. I had the pleasure of speaking with Julianne about her path to ceramics, the evolution of…
‘One eye sees, the other feels.’
PAUL KLEE
JOI
by Josephine Choe
JOI is a visual storytelling platform in celebration of creatives changing the industry.
