Jason Cowan Artist Statement The work selected for this show was made between 2010 and 2017. Most of the pieces, (the panel series), were made between Winter 2015 and Summer 2017. The physicality of the work stems from the first integral steps of the creative process. The selecting of material...
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The Perfect Button Down, Interview with Noushie and Ronda of Eight+Sand
Eight+Sand embodies what we value at Stripe — well made clothing, ethically sourced materials, and timeless style. In this interview, we talk to the founders of the company, Noushie and Ronda, about the perfect button down, and what it takes to start your own business. What was it like...
Meet the Designer — Monica Squitieri, Jewelry Designer/Badass
How did you become a jewelry designer? What was it like in the beginning? I've always painted and worked with metal, but about four years ago I started Monica Squitieri as a business. Within two months of creating a handful of pieces and starting a website, I got my first...
Interview with Agnes Ysselstein of Vssel Leather Goods
It’s easy to spot a Vssel bag as you walk through Stripe. The design is strikingly simple, clean, and beautiful. And the moment you pick one up, you can feel the quality of the materials. In this interview, Agnes Ysselstein, the woman behind Vssel, shares her story of how she...
Michelle Magdalena Maddox — First Friday at Stripe
Michelle Magdalena MaddoxArtist Statement Michelle Magdalena Maddox is a local commercial and fine art photographer on the Monterey Peninsula and has had over 25 solo and group exhibitions since 2006 when she graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara. Magdalena currently lives in Pacific Grove. — First...