2008 Crafty Bastards Vendor Spotlight: Palamanga
Get to know this year’s Crafty Bastards vendors! We’re posting a series of interviews of crafters who will be at the CB festival Saturday, June 28, at the Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center in Silver Spring, MD.
According to photographer Kimyia Fatima Varzi, “palamanga” is the name given to the first born child in the Eastern region of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Palamanga is the name Varzi gives to her work, as every photo is a first born in its own right. “When the shutter clicks, a moment in time is captured, and only in that moment can that image exist.” Visit Palamanga’s Official Website for more of her work.
1. Using just three words, how would you describe your work?
urban, colorful, expandable
2. What are you doing to prepare for Crafty Bastards? Are there any new products or techniques that you will be trying out for this show?
No
3. Is your craft widespread in the handmade community? What makes your stuff different from others in your craft genre?
I have yet to see anyone use graffiti in this format.
4. Starting an independent shop takes a lot of dedication, planning and hard work. At what point did you realize you had the chops to start your own indie craft business?
I don’t per se have a business, just trying….
5. Where are your favorite places to find your supplies?
For photography, in alleys
6. Crafting is a grassroots revolution of sorts. It’s catching on as people appreciate all things handmade, original, recycled and environmentally/socially conscious. Does this influence/inspire your work? If so, how do you incorporate it into your craft?
Yes-not in my photography, but in the purses I make, which will not be sold at Crafty Bastards.
7. After seeing your work, many would-be crafters are inspired to start their own creations. Will you have any DIY kits available for sale at Crafty this year? Could you provide any simple how-to’s or tips for readers who want to get started on their own designs?
Go out and shoot - Practice makes perfect
