by Azule Coordinator | Aug 28, 2023 | Art Residents
Michelle Crouch shares about her experience at Azule: “Azule inspired me not only in terms of my writing and art-making, but also in imagining ways to build a sustainable, creative life. Every detail of the house felt infused with joy and care. The...
by Azule Coordinator | Aug 15, 2023 | Art Residents
La’Porscha Smith visited Azule this month from Charlotte! Focused on portraiture, unconventional beauty standards, and imbued black-ness, La’Porscha immersed herself in the creative energy contagious in Azule’s artist studio. Inspired by quiet...
by Azule Coordinator | Jul 17, 2023 | Art Residents
Kelly Kendrick is back for the second time this summer! In our conversation together, Kelly talks about her background in home repair, fabric, and all things DIY. She shares some current projects and why an artist residency is such a valuable experience. Listen to our...
by Azule Coordinator | Jul 17, 2023 | Art Residents
We sat down with nonfiction writer, Vivian Bikulege, this week to discuss her residency at Azule. Vivian spoke about her process of writing her forthcoming chapbook (that will be published by the Charlotte Literacy Center in Fall ’23) and her inspiration to...
by Azule Coordinator | Jul 17, 2023 | Art Residents
Instagram In our interview with multimedia artist Dana Bernard, we got a closer look at what drives her to create. Dana talks about the various materials she uses in her practice, their connection to her day-job, and her time at Azule. Dana also discusses...
by Azule Coordinator | Jul 5, 2023 | Art Residents
Instagram Hope sat down with us this month to talk mark-making, natural forms, and meditative processes. Hope speaks about her desire that the work she made in residence gesture towards a walk in the woods – novel at first, and familiar over time....