What are you inspired by?

We asked some of the most inspiring folks we know to tell us what they are inspired by.

The beauty of the play of light on surfaces inspires me. The humbling grandeur of nature in all its permutations makes me want to capture it and hold on to the feeling of human frailty. Read more>>

My parents have been a great source of inspiration in my life. Growing up, I saw firsthand the incredible accomplishments of my mom, who was a successful businesswoman in the male-dominated business world of the 80s. She broke barriers for women in the industry and proved that it was possible to balance motherhood and a career. Read more>>

Life. Land. The indigenous wisdom of reciprocity, and how to *become* indigenous despite physical provenance. We, as an artist, are inspired by the lineages of ocean mammals and pollinators, especially birds to remember our prehuman forms and the stories therein and offer those memories to our imagination. Read more>>

My biggest inspiration are my immigrant parents, who’ve sacrificed so much to give me the opportunities I have today. First and foremost without their courage and perseverance their wouldn’t be a path for me to build upon. Read more>>
