In conversation with Hannah Lemon
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Hannah Lemon January 2024 “Trusting in my creativityand imagination and knowingthat there is nothing I can’t do; there is a real possibilityfor everything.” Hannah is a miniaturist and photographer based in the United Kingdom. Á: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? HL: I’m from Japan originally and studied art and […]
In conversation with Danielle Williams
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Danielle Williams July 2023 “I want people to see a proudBlack woman who loves the strong roots growing out of herhead and doing something thatshe is passionate about.” Danielle is a Potter & Artist based in McKinney, Texas. Á: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? DW: Having army parents, […]
In conversation with Raj Dhunna
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Raj.Dhunna February 2023 “Storytelling is a beautifulthing to actively partake in through image making.” Raj is an Image Maker & Illustrator based in London. Á: Tell us a little bit about your work. RD: I love documenting the things that I’m interested in through drawings. I currently work within the practice of illustration and […]
In conversation with Joshua Singh
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Joshua Singh January 2023 “I try to convey some kind of emotionin my photos; I think I fall somewhere between a street photographer and a cinematographer.” Joshua is a photographer based in San Francisco, California. Á: Tell us a little bit about yourself. JS: I’m a hobbyist photographer. I grew up in […]
In conversation with Ogi
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Ogi December 2022 “I want to be remembered as someone who didn’t let her genre define her — she defined the genre.” Ogi is a Nigerian-American singer-songwriter based in Madison, Wisconsin. Á: Tell us a little bit about yourself. O: I am one of four kids. I’m Nigerian-American, raised in Wisconsin. […]
In conversation with Riona Buthello
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Riona Buthello November 2022 “I like to paint scenes that we see often but don’t think too much about; somewhat mundane but beautiful scenes that are easily forgotten, yet at the same time buried in our memories.” Riona is an oil painter based in Manchester, UK. Á: Can you tell us […]
In conversation with Thandiwe Muriu
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Thandiwe Muriu October 2022 “I am immensely determined, so when people would tell me that photography is not something that I would want todo as a woman, I would reply with; “Watch me.”” Thandiwe is a photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. Á: Tell us a little bit about yourself. TM: I […]
In conversation with Mimi Choi
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Mimi Choi September 2022 “My goal is to understand andachieve realism as best I can, with the experience and practice that I’ve accumulated throughoutthe years.” Mimi is an illusionary makeup artist based in Vancouver. Á: Tell us a little bit about yourself. MC: I was born in Macau and immigrated to […]
In conversation with William Ukoh
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with William Ukoh August 2022 “My whole strategy has alwaysbeen to focus on myself and the stories that I want to tell, being as honest as possiblewith those stories in the way I tell them.” William is a Nigerian Photographer and Director based in Toronto. Á: Tell us a little bit about […]
In conversation with Sharmadean Reid MBE
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Sharmadean Reid MBE July 2022 “Everything I’ve done is aboutcreating spaces for women to findcommunity, to gain the knowledgeand network to thrive.” Sharmadean Reid MBE is the founder and CEO of The Stack, a platform created for a generation of mission driven women. Á: Why did you create The Stack and The […]
