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Laura Spring

lauraspringAdmiring the bold prints and vibrant colors of Glasgow-based textile designer and maker, Laura Spring. A graduate of Glasgow School of Arts she creates these grpahic prints and transforms them into fashion accessories through screen and digital processes. In an article on Heal’s blog the artist says this about what inspires her:

“Inspiration varies from collection to collection but as I mentioned previously I have been inspired by motifs relating to the function of the object it adorns. More recently I have been inspired by the use of camouflage in nature, specifically how butterflies and zebras use mimicking or colouration techniques to hide from predators.”

“I think nature and all it’s wonder has been having a bigger influence on my work since I did a residency in rural Finland last summer where nature is considered hugely important and people seem much more connected to it.”

“I enjoy working with a process,
creating physical things and
seeing them come to life.”

You can follow the designer in her website, Facebook and Instagram. Her products can be purchased here on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Laura Spring.

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Valeria Molinari

ValeriaMolinariValeria Molinari is a Venezuelan illustrator and designer who loves typography, color and words.
This combination can be seen in her unique embroidery that shows her love for simple graphics, type setting and hand lettering.

Her website is currently under construction but you can find her on Instagram, find her portfolio here on Mica and you can purchase some of her work in her Etsy shop, Pocket Size Dreams.

Images: Courtesy of Valeria Molinari.

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Jupiter Nielsen

JupiterNielsenJupiter Nielsen is a ‘flamework’ glass artist residing in Maui, Hawaii. Glass work is the creative outlet for his passion of the natural world particularly Hawaii’s unique ecosystem. He write this about his passions:

“Flameworking glass became part of my life within the first month after moving to Maui in 1996. Hiking in the forests of Hawaii was part of my life from day one. I felt an immediate kinship with the Hawaiian landscape, where the flora & fauna have the highest rate of endemic species anywhere in the world. I have gained a wealth of knowledge about Hawaii’s native plants through countless hours hiking, taking photographs and volunteering with many conservation groups.”

“As my botanical knowledge has increased so has my skill at working with glass. Each piece is a puzzle that takes time, energy and skill to solve. Glass presents a wonderful challenge I thoroughly enjoy, never working the same way twice.”

You can follow the artist on his website and Instagram. Some of his pieces can be purchased on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Jupiter Nielsen.

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