Illustration by Tallulah Fontaine
Maybe by examining the unique experiences shared by creative immigrants, we can begin to grasp the bigger picture of immigration and how it impacts those contributing their talents to arts, culture, and innovation here.
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My fear is that I’m spending too much time in this comfortable space and not enough time pursuing work or opportunities that truly excite me. I don’t want to feel uninspired or bored with the work that I’m doing, but the money makes it hard to turn down. How can I find a better balance between steady work and new business ventures?
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Hemali discusses the creative mission that bridges together each of her unique projects, her experience working on the Oscar-nominated film Loving Vincent, and her excitement for what's next in New York City. “There is joy in the pursuit of anything.”
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The nights were jam-packed with talks, experiences, great food and drinks, and even better international company. We reconnected with plenty of OG Members, met many new members for the first time, and were introduced to future members. Check out Working Not Working’s top highlights from this year’s Us By Night Festival.
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Photo by Jerm Cohen
We’re excited to introduce you to WNW Member Atlas Acopian, who did us proud and won the Grand Prize at the GIPHY Film Fest for his microfilm “Washed Up.”
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In the latest installment of Printed Pages, It’s Nice That’s biannual publication, the London-based in-house team have made it their mission to celebrate creativity at work all over the world… and in the past 100 years. Front and center is a feature on the Bauhaus school and its century-old legacy, honored and unpacked alongside Pentagram partner Sascha Lobe.
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“I'm realizing now that I have the knowledge and insight to take on well-paid contract work to cover my living expenses as I continue building out my business. My challenges are: 1) I don't know the first step for beginning contract work like this. 2) I'm not very confident in marketing myself.”
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Natasha Sumant is a young designer hell-bent on correcting the representation of South Asian women in fashion, editorial, media, and beyond. In 2014, she started Gundi Studios, which aims to inspire and educate her audience on issues related to feminism and navigating the world as a South Asian woman.
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“Our mission is to enable creatives, entrepreneurs, makers, and small businesses to raise money for their projects and products without having to rely on ‘higher ups’ to say yes for them to be able to succeed. We’re here to help people make their own success.”
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The diversity of “briefs” this single-billboard agency, titled Haha Ok Corp, has taken on highlights their willingness to follow their creativity and clients wherever they may lead. “Our last board was called the ‘Idea Swap billboard’ where essentially we sat at a picnic table under the the billboard on Sundays and invited people in Oakland to trade their stuff for our creative endeavors.”
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“The old adage ‘Just keep shooting’ is overplayed. Of course I’m going to keep shooting. But how does a guy who doesn't have the budget for a $2k printed book and a $4k trip to NYC to maybe get a meeting with a few agencies move on to bigger clients?”
Read MoreLondon-based Animator and Director team Alasdair Brotherston and Jock Mooney share how they brought Richard Hamilton’s White Album collage to life, what it was like collaborating with Apple and Universal, and who their respective favorite Beatle is.
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Jeff shares how he has sustained success over two decades in the game and avoided becoming just another trend. He also divulges his somewhat questionable and illicit use of rollerblades to get accepted into Parsons.
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Image by Steven Quinn
“The best way to combat Imposter Syndrome is by talking about it with other creatives. It’s important to realize that feeling like a fraud is not some secret defect but a universal symptom of being alive and having an internet connection.”
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We caught up with some of the all-star speakers at this year’s Us By Night Festival. They share what they love about Us By Night, how they distill their creativity into a talk, and what they do to overcome the fear of stepping into the spotlight.
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Kathi 'Fatti' Burke is an Amsterdam-based illustrator whose work revolves around the things she loves – food, home, memes, animals, and tradition. Fatti shares what it’s like working alongside her Dad on children’s books and book tours, and why every day is a school day. “I’m just so happy that I get to learn as I work; there’s nothing better.”
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Image by Eugenia Loli
“Creativity, like love, had to be romanced, not bullied into submission. The Artist’s Way would teach me that kindness was the only way. A part of me worried that it wouldn’t take, or worse, it would and I’d lose my angsty edge.”
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For the New York-based Director, heroes are not simply for idolizing alone but for exchanging with others; such a transaction can be more valuable than the exchange of ideas. A proactive celebration of heroes can guarantee an endless reserve of fresh inspiration as well as deep connections with those around you.
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Elena Parasco is tenacious and resilient when trying to get her ideas out into the world, whether for herself or for clients like Nike, Air Jordan, A$AP Rocky, Calvin Klein, and Guess. In this episode, you will learn about embracing the doubt of others as motivation and how to find happiness in small wins. Especially, when going through challenging times in your career.
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