小编导读:一个叫Kimera Wachna纽约妹子,因为从小在很多树的环境里长大,现在辞了工作,专心在家画小型木雕画,所有的原料都是在家附近的树林里捡的废弃木头。有家网站为此专门采访了她,关于她别具一格的艺术创造:

Are you an Indie Artist/Do you sell you handmade items?
你是一名独立艺术家吗?你会出售这些手工艺品吗?

Yes, I am the creator of Gracemere Woods! I make hand painted and burned images on wood slices.
是的,我是Gracemere木雕的创始人!我在木块上作画和烧画。

When/why did you decide to sell your work?
什么时候/为什么决定出售你的这些手工艺品呢?

I had worked for other artists and businesses, and though I learned a lot from them, it never felt like I was on the right path. I’ve always had a strong pull to pursue my own vision through the arts, and finally took the plunge. And I’m so glad I did.
之前我为其他艺术家和商人工作,虽然从他们身上学到很多,但我一直觉得自己没有找到正确方向。我特别渴望通过艺术来追求自己的理想,并且最终沉溺在艺术的世界。很高兴我做到了。

Gracemere Woods was a hobby that my boyfriend and I started last year to get though the long Winter season. He collected, cut, and sanded the wood down, and I wood burned and painted on them. We didn’t know it then, but that’s how Gracemere Woods was born.
去年,男友和我为了打发漫长的冬季,开始创作Gracemere木雕,当时只是一项爱好而已。他搜集、切割并且打磨木头,我把木头灼烧后在上面作画。当时我们也没多想,但Gracemere木雕就是这么诞生的。

What does the term “Indie”mean to you?“
独立”一词对你意味着什么?

Indie means having the courage, grit, and perseverance to put your unique self out there. It means working really hard because you’re doing what you love. I have a lot of respect and admiration for indie artists and how fearless and hardworking they are. I take inspiration from that.
独立意味着勇气、坚毅和展现独特自己的毅力,意味着努力为热爱的工作奋斗。我很尊重和敬佩独立艺术家,因为他们执着勤奋。他们一直激励着我。

What inspires you?
是什么给你灵感?

Where I live mostly. I live in the woods, surrounded by the magic of illuminated night skies and forest animals. I’m inspired by dreams, as well as just meeting talented people who are also pursuing what they love.
当然是我居住的环境啦。我住在森林里,周围充满了夜色和动物带来的魔力。此外,梦境也会带给我灵感。当然,我还遇见过许多才华横溢的人,他们追求着热爱的事业,他们也带给我灵感。

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