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name: Claire Sanchez
birthplace: Baton Rouge, LA 1980
school: Savannah
College of Art and Design, ‘03
profession: Handbag designer
best thing
about being an artist: Creating something from nothing.
worst thing about
being an artist: The math.
my mentors: My parents have always believed in
me and my talent, and that’s made all the difference. They instilled me with
a “do-it-yourself, we-can-figure-this-out, don’t-let-anyone-stand-in-your-way”
kind of attitude. Ann Lanasa, a faux finisher/mixed-media artist, was also a
large source of inspiration for me. At age 15, I took a job as her studio
assistant. She gave me my first taste of running a successful design business.
artist’s statement
I’m constantly compelled to make something, anything. I
like creating useful things—I want to elevate everyday objects to functional
works of art. A soap dish is just a soap dish, but if it’s beautiful and
handmade, you suddenly love washing your hands. I cherish that connection
between art and everyday things, and my handbags are my outlet for exploring my
fascination with the art of the object.
an average day
“As the owner of a small-but-growing business, I wear lots of
hats, from designing and developing my lines to communicating with the
factory.”
muse
“I work intuitively. I begin with the fabric rather than intricate
sketches. I manipulate the shape until I find a place to start, then I make the
shape over and over again, usually 15 to 20 times, each time fixing something
that’s not quite right. I make my notes right on the fabric. Creatively, I’m
always working, which leads to new inspiration.”
websites
americanapparel.net
apartmenttherapy.com
onlineorganizing.com
infomat.com
next
“Sourcing fabric takes time. I’m always looking for new materials and
prints for future lines. The design process is long and intensive, so my life
pretty much revolves around my studio.”
find claire’s work
clairesanchez.com
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