Tell us a little bit about your label (art) and what you do?
I am primarily a potter and sometimes work with 2 dimensional mediums. I like making pretty things, but it needs to express a certain depth of emotionality in the most effective way with colours and form. As much as I am an academic and critic of social issues, I make visually pleasing works to inspire the innate positive aspects in people.
What inspires your work?
I am inspired mostly by the metaphysical and spiritual realms. Some of my works are from visions I see in meditations and yoga. I am very excited about the potential of plant medicine and the works by Solara Aerie and Android Jones. I love culture, history and fashion, particularly Japanese and Scandinavian art and design.
What jobs have you done other than being an artist?
I have worked as a high school Visual Arts teacher.
What memorable responses have you had to your work?
Well… positive exclamations of wanting to have them even though I am convinced the whole lot should be smashed and trashed.
One thing you can’t live without?
My iphone
What gets you up in the morning?
Feeling antsy and needing a morning jog.
How would your best friend describe you in 3 words?
Alternative, emotional, artistic
What is the next skill you want to learn?
Metal work, jewellery design
What is your dream project?
Selling work in a shop like The Darley store promoting sustainable design. I love it that they make their own textiles. The designs are unique to each designer yet classic and saleable.
Favourite or most inspirational place in Sydney?
The Bra
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
Keep it simple
What advice would you give to new, aspiring Makers?
Make what you would like to own
And most importantly, what would your ultimate karaoke song be?
Karaoke?? What’s that??
Sara Hong
In stock now at Work-Shop Makery, 106 Oxford Street Darlinghurst.