May 17, 2022
Episode 41 - Brooklyn based fiber artist, Erik Bergrin, walks us through his incredible solo show at the Morris Museum in New Jersey, titled "8 Dissolutions" on view until July 10, 2022. Erik shares his journey of healing and self discovery through meditation retreats, and discusses ideas of death and rebirth that inspire his art.
Check out the video we discuss from the "8 Dissolutions" exhibition here:
You can find Erik online at: https://erikbergrin.com/
Instagram: @erikbergrin
Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/gInjlK1YK0k
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
March 22, 2022
Episode 38 - Fiber artist, Meg Spitzer, shares her journey, how moving cross country and the isolation of being a new mom helped rekindle her creative soul.
You can find Meg on Instagram: @meg.spitzer
And online: https://www.megspitzer.com
Video: https://youtu.be/bbCFYRFsjYs
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
March 9, 2022
Episode 37 - Canada-based fiber artist, Michelle Chesson of Roving Textiles, shares her story. From living and meeting her husband in Australia, moving back to Canada, and how she created a thriving business making and selling looms with her father. We discuss the challenges and joys of being your own boss, and what growing the business might mean for the future.
You can find Michelle on Instagram: @rovingtextiles
And online: https://www.rovingtextiles.com/
Video: https://youtu.be/0jSDnYiUHPI
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
February 15, 2022
Episode 36 - Kristen Thompson of the The Roving Kind shares her adventures of kicking off the pandemic while traveling throughout the U.S. in an RV, homeschooling two kids, and staying inspired and creative throughout it all. Plus, the challenges of settling back into a conventional, stationary life.
You can find Kristen on Instagram: @the.roving.kind
And online: https://www.therovingkind.com/
Video: https://youtu.be/MSJ9ZJ-qG98
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
February 9, 2022
Episode 35 - Stockholm based artist, Fanny Zedenius of Createaholic, shares her fiber journey, from traveling the world, birthing her first book, growing her business and having a baby in the pandemic. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.
You can find Fanny on Instagram: @createaholic
And online: https://createaholic.se/
Video: https://youtu.be/fZlxZQcYFx8
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
December 20, 2021
Episode 34 - Chilean-Australian storyteller, artist and fashion designer, Denisse M. Vera, shares her backstory from giving up sports due to a tumor, pivoting quickly and discovering the world of fashion, to reconnecting with her Mapuche roots through her work. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.
You can find Denisse on Instagram: @denissemvera
And online: http://www.denissemvera.com/
Video: https://youtu.be/9jw0KPYmgoo
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
December 2, 2021
Episode 32 - Alyssa Ki of Solip DIY shares her journey, from photojournalist to weaver, and how her signature floral garden weavings were born. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.
You can find Alyssa on Instagram: @solipdiy
And online: https://solipdiy.com/
Video: https://youtu.be/yqNyAsB7JiI
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com
November 19, 2021
Episode 31 - Amanda Flourié of Rogue Weaving shares a very personal story, from the loss of her marriage, single parenting through the pandemic, finding sobriety and a new relationship, and how she weaved her way through it all. Hosted by Cindy Bokser of Niroma Studio.
You can find Amanda on Instagram: @rogueweaving
And online: https://rogueweaving.com/
Video: https://youtu.be/4b1DZJfpYGQ
Cindy/Niroma Studio on Instagram: @niromastudio
And shop for macrame and weaving fibers online at: http://www.niromastudio.com