You Are, Where You Are.
In Malawi, Africa, there are gifted artisans who’s work will never be seen. While I was there, I visited countless villages, markets, and near the end of my time there, a refugee camp. I met exceptional painters, fashion designers, furniture builders and printmakers. I saw ingenuity. I saw creativity, resourcefulness and inspired site specific design. I witnessed with my own eyes the ability to build what has been designed by another person, on the s pot, with little to no literacy skills, no machine tools and no formal training. Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world. The eye opening fact that you can do so much with so little is what resonated with me the most. Despite the meager circumstances of the Malawians, I still felt a strong sense of vitality, resilience and happiness while I was there. From my experiences throughout the country, I walked away with a renewed inspiration to design and empower local artisans to realize their dream...