What Do We Inherit?
We inherit far more than objects. This Studio Note considers what reaches us, what we choose to carry and what happens before we pass it on.
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Why Do Originals Matter?
Studio Note 7 – August 2026 A note on origin, reproduction and the history carried by the things from which everything else begins. I began this Studio Note series with a question: Why are we craving originality again? It is becoming something of a preoccupation. Not because I believe everything must be entirely new. The more I think about creativity, the less convinced I am that anything begins in isolation.… Read More »Why Do Originals Matter?
Why do old drawings sometimes become new ideas?
Studio Note 05 – July 2026 A note on creative emergence, recognition and the ideas that wait for us. Every so often, a piece of work asks us to look at it again. Not because it has changed, but because we have. A drawing that once felt complete suddenly reveals something we hadn’t noticed before. A forgotten sketch begins to echo through newer work. Shapes, rhythms and visual decisions that… Read More »Why do old drawings sometimes become new ideas?
Why Are We Craving Originality Again?
Studio Notes 01 Studio Note 01 – June 2026. Exploring why originality, personalisation, and intentional creation matter more than ever. People are tired of output that feels generic, whether it comes from algorithms or mass production. The rise in decorating Kindles, journaling, and personalising everyday objects points to a deeper pushback against sameness. This note explores why originality matters now, and why it’s really about recognition, not performance. Why are… Read More »Why Are We Craving Originality Again?