Featured Artists

Issha is the creative I wish I could be. She is a maximalist in a sea of minimalists and neutral colour palettes, her style is full of character, supported by her rich personal history. Despite years of honing and refining her craft, she remains humble. “I really do try to bring my own language, even though I don't purport to be an originator of anything.” She’s a prolific multi-hyphenate designer, styling shoots for magazines, food photography for cookbooks and restaurants, is a floral designer, recipe developer, a writer, and an avid ceramic collector. It makes sense that it all started with food. “If I must put myself into one box, I’m really into eating!”

I was initially drawn to MiMOKO’s work because of the originality behind her orbital vases. These precise geometric shapes require a high level of confidence that could only come from an artist skilled enough to transform sketches to reality, but also humble enough to push past the idea that the first few iterations are good enough. I left her studio feeling so inspired by her constant drive to evolve and improve her craft.

I first met Jesse at a friend’s dinner potluck almost a decade ago. It was a bustling evening filled with new people, music and good conversation, but the image that...