In this deeply personal video I open up about the nearly 2-year journey of stepping away from my art and social media after experiencing burnout and grief and the darkness that followed. I found myself questioning everything - my identity, my purpose, and the role my art played in my life. This past spring after a trip to the Amazon River and The Galapagos, my creative energy began to finally return and by July, 2024 I began making videos and creating mixed media art again. This time however everything felt different. I was creating free from fear for the first time in my life.
Join me as I share my journey of burnout, grief, rejection and ultimately creative rebirth.This is a story of healing, discovery and the powerful role art can play in processing life's most difficult moments.
Having been a fashion designer, knit wear designer, award winning jewelry designer & an avid cook, I want to spread my love of art & travel.
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LINKS:
Making Waves - A Drawstring Bag: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Scissor Case: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Waves - A Soft Case for Glasses and other things: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
River Rocks Pouch: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Rock Gardens - A Variation on a Rice Sack: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Otter Needle Roll: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Large Abstract Pouch: https://arianezurcher.com/Boutique/st...
Workshops: https://arianezurcher.com/workshops/
Links to things I use all the time:
Thread Winders: https://amzn.to/4bBVhfO
Caran d'Ache Water Soluble Pastels: https://amzn.to/3Lku5rc
Pliers: Lindstrom Needle Nose Pliers that I use: https://amzn.to/2XuBuuu
Fiskar Micro Tip Scissors: https://amzn.to/3cMEgAY
Tulip Bullion Knot Needles: https://amzn.to/3dM9byF
#24 Chenille Needles: https://amzn.to/3dIYPzA
#22 Chenille Needles: https://amzn.to/2A2ufmb
Fabric Chalk Pencil: https://amzn.to/2zb8AYj
Stef Francis Threads: https://www.stef-francis.co.uk/shop/
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After graduating from Parsons School of Design, I began my career in fashion design and freelanced both in New York City, as well as London. I designed hand knits for Elle Magazine and was the editor of the Hand Knit Page before hand knits fell out of fashion in the early 1990's and the page was discontinued. In 2008 I launched my jewelry design business, designing fine jewelry in 18 & 20 Kt Gold with gemstones that I hand select for each piece. Several awards and numerous write ups & interviews later, I rediscovered hand stitching and my life took another turn, eventually leading me to improvisational stitching, which I teach workshops on: https://arianezurcher.com/workshops/
I was awarded an artist's residency in Orquevaux, France and began playing with paint on the fabric pieces I was creating, which rekindled my love of painting, abstract art and collage.
I sold my first felt embroidered xmas tree ornaments to a small shop in Northern California when I was 16 years old, sold a painting that same year and never looked back. And while I've had detours along the way: had two children, worked at an advertising agency, got into acting in my early 20's, published numerous articles for various magazines and wrote for the Huffington Post, I have always created in some form. Art is my love and remains so to this day.

All jewelry worn in this video is designed by Ariane Zurcher available at: http://www.arianezurcher.com

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