3 Artists sharing their creative process
Ever wondered what could be the process of an artist behind all those stunning pieces of art. Every artist has its own unique creative process. We asked 3 artists about their creative process and here’s what they have to say-
1. Marryam Moma
Tanzanian-Nigerian collage artist Marryam Moma intricately combines repurposed archival paper and mixed media, to reconstruct vibrant narratives, delving into the complexities of the Black experience. Celebrating joy while challenging societal perceptions, Moma’s work is a masterful tapestry of multidimensional stories. Her analog collages grace international corporate collections like Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks. Her global impact extends to TV programs and prestigious magazines. Marryam shares her creative process-
I operate from my studio, the Glassbox, a moderately sized sunroom located at the back of my residence, nestled within the garden my husband and I maintain. In the past, I worked in small, confined spaces within my family home. The presence of the studio has been transformative, allowing my creative process to evolve significantly. While I initially relied on inspiration to initiate work, I have since adopted a more structured approach, emphasizing consistent practice, experimentation with new techniques, and drawing inspiration from a variety of sources. This transition has rendered my creative process more disciplined and productive.
2. CV Peterson
CV Peterson is a multidisciplinary artist who combines scientific exploration and art to examine human-caused environmental devastation. She aims to bring climate change research to a larger, diverse audience. CV Peterson uses art and science to explore human-caused environmental devastation. She enjoys bringing scientific research out of journals and into the public sphere. In particular, she finds sculpting with fungi fascinating. Here’s what CV shares on her creative journey-
I have 3 main works spaces. Predominantly I work in my creation studio which is in a garage space I rent from my sister. For “artrepreneurial,” or business-oriented activities, I work in my home office. My art practice includes growing fungal sculptures and that takes place in the old root cellar in my basement. These spaces have allowed me to experiment and explore my passions.
3. Jennifer L Mohr
Jennifer L Mohr is an acrylic painter in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada. Jennifer’s landscape paintings of wild, weedy, naturalistic meadows are influenced by the Canadian Prairie she calls home. Expressive marks and color layered in Jennifer’s maximalist style invite the viewer to linger in their own moment of connection with the land. Jennifer holds a B.F.A. in painting from the University of Saskatchewan and her paintings have been acquired by collectors across Canada, the United States, and beyond. Jennifer sharing her creative process-
My studio was once an open-concept family space. Years ago it functioned as my kid’s playroom. I first began painting there when they were still small. I added a small desk and lamp to one corner of the room. Slowly, my painting supplies took over the space, and since my kids were also getting older and not playing with toys anymore, the logical progression was for me to take over the space completely. It is still an open-concept space, and my kids come and go as they please, but mostly just to visit me and see what I’m up to instead of playing with LEGO!
So that’s all for the creative process today. You can read the full interviews of the artists here on our website.
