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Nastia Calaca is an independent ceramic artist from Ukraine, currently living and creating in Haarlem, the Netherlands.

By Milena Spasojevic

Nastia Calaca is an independent ceramic artist from Ukraine, currently living and creating in Haarlem, the Netherlands.

By Milena Spasojevic

Lisa Stevens lives, and works from home. In a village just outside of Bristol, in the South West of England.

By Milena Spasojevic

Lisa Stevens lives, and works from home. In a village just outside of Bristol, in the South West of England.

By Milena Spasojevic

How does life seem to you? Is it what you expected in your adolescence? I believe that most of us haven't been aware of the "life tricks" that await us. Some of us haven't been prepared for it, wrapped in the protecting arms of our family. But there is no time left for the mourning of what would happen if things were different. We have to accept that roses have thorns. On the brightest day we have to walk in puddles of yesterday's rain. And we need to learn to collect our best memories and merge them with our worst because that's how life is. Without the filter, without the "best angle" view.
And that's where the beauty of art comes. It's power to say it all, to connect with us, to give us a sense of understanding. That's why we decided to talk with Glen Martin Taylor and get to know him and his art better.

Where are you from? Where does the art journey start for you?


I'm from Ohio, USA. I've known I was an artist since I was ten years old.


What is the first emotion that drives you towards creating an art piece? Do you recognize the connection immediately and let yourself flow on the creative process? Or do you "bake" the inspiration for some time?


Anger, unfortunately, or frustration, with being a person on this silly planet. My process, it's art therapy, from childhood wounds, from adulthood wounds. I'm always baking, creating in my head/heart.


What is the back story of your design? Because every one of us sees the world through separate lenses. How hard it must be to transfer it to other people?


Back story? It's the dilemma of being a human being. It's hard. I want to share my struggle with that dilemma, the search for sanity and wholeness, and when I connect with someone, maybe make them feel good for a while, it helps me.

When it comes to making a living from your art, what are the main struggles? And what would be your advice for starting artists?


Money or living? If you want to feel alive, make art from inside your truth, your heart, that's the only choice, leap and a net will appear. And work. work all the time. I don't know anything about money.


What do you prefer, single pieces or storytelling through a whole project? And what approach do you use in each case?


All my work is a narrative of myself, a self-portrait. Separate or in pieces, it's all me.


Why do you use certain materials? What connects you with them, and makes you feel they are perfect for your art piece?


I use common materials that mean something to my past, things that cause an emotional trigger in me, and hopefully, to others.


What does ART, in general, mean to you?

Art is how we expose our naked souls. If it doesn't, you're doing it wrong.
The beauty of life doesn't come without spikes. Ironically those spikes make us cherish the beauty of life more. Make us recall them in difficult times, make us stronger and more resilient. Art makes us question more, makes us feel, and takes us to the depths of our mind. The celebration of life is all around us, we just need to look at the sights by the road.  
The FOURLINEdesign team would like to thank Glen Martin Taylor for sharing inspiring thoughts with our community.

By Milena Spasojevic

How does life seem to you? Is it what you expected in your adolescence? I believe that most of us haven't been aware of the "life tricks" that await us. Some of us haven't been prepared for it, wrapped in the protecting arms of our family. But there is no time left for the mourning of what would happen if things were different. We have to accept that roses have thorns. On the brightest day we have to walk in puddles of yesterday's rain. And we need to learn to collect our best memories and merge them with our worst because that's how life is. Without the filter, without the "best angle" view.
And that's where the beauty of art comes. It's power to say it all, to connect with us, to give us a sense of understanding. That's why we decided to talk with Glen Martin Taylor and get to know him and his art better.

Where are you from? Where does the art journey start for you?


I'm from Ohio, USA. I've known I was an artist since I was ten years old.


What is the first emotion that drives you towards creating an art piece? Do you recognize the connection immediately and let yourself flow on the creative process? Or do you "bake" the inspiration for some time?


Anger, unfortunately, or frustration, with being a person on this silly planet. My process, it's art therapy, from childhood wounds, from adulthood wounds. I'm always baking, creating in my head/heart.


What is the back story of your design? Because every one of us sees the world through separate lenses. How hard it must be to transfer it to other people?


Back story? It's the dilemma of being a human being. It's hard. I want to share my struggle with that dilemma, the search for sanity and wholeness, and when I connect with someone, maybe make them feel good for a while, it helps me.

When it comes to making a living from your art, what are the main struggles? And what would be your advice for starting artists?


Money or living? If you want to feel alive, make art from inside your truth, your heart, that's the only choice, leap and a net will appear. And work. work all the time. I don't know anything about money.


What do you prefer, single pieces or storytelling through a whole project? And what approach do you use in each case?


All my work is a narrative of myself, a self-portrait. Separate or in pieces, it's all me.


Why do you use certain materials? What connects you with them, and makes you feel they are perfect for your art piece?


I use common materials that mean something to my past, things that cause an emotional trigger in me, and hopefully, to others.


What does ART, in general, mean to you?

Art is how we expose our naked souls. If it doesn't, you're doing it wrong.
The beauty of life doesn't come without spikes. Ironically those spikes make us cherish the beauty of life more. Make us recall them in difficult times, make us stronger and more resilient. Art makes us question more, makes us feel, and takes us to the depths of our mind. The celebration of life is all around us, we just need to look at the sights by the road.  
The FOURLINEdesign team would like to thank Glen Martin Taylor for sharing inspiring thoughts with our community.

By Milena Spasojevic

Tatiana Cardona is a conceptual artist living in Florida, US. Her romantic pieces of art are sold out immediately when the collections are set live on her website. Her charismatic persona took over the TikTok where she grew a network of art admirers by giving them a glimpse of her everyday life.

By Milena Spasojević

Tatiana Cardona is a conceptual artist living in Florida, US. Her romantic pieces of art are sold out immediately when the collections are set live on her website. Her charismatic persona took over the TikTok where she grew a network of art admirers by giving them a glimpse of her everyday life.

By Milena Spasojević

​Kukula was born in a relatively isolated village about an hour north of Tel Aviv. After receiving her degree in illustration in 2003 from Vital-Shenkar, Kukula moved to the U.S., where she lives now. Kukula’s paintings center on feminine, doll-like figures, often surrounded by objects with sometimes clear, sometimes obscure symbolic meaning. The work registers the influences of both classical European art forms and contemporary pop culture. In her figures’ poses Kukula recalls traditional portraiture, yet the style is manifestly modern and pop-influenced. Kukula’s compositions thereby disclose her personal struggles as mediated by a rich multi-cultural heritage.

By Milena Spasojevic

​Kukula was born in a relatively isolated village about an hour north of Tel Aviv. After receiving her degree in illustration in 2003 from Vital-Shenkar, Kukula moved to the U.S., where she lives now. Kukula’s paintings center on feminine, doll-like figures, often surrounded by objects with sometimes clear, sometimes obscure symbolic meaning. The work registers the influences of both classical European art forms and contemporary pop culture. In her figures’ poses Kukula recalls traditional portraiture, yet the style is manifestly modern and pop-influenced. Kukula’s compositions thereby disclose her personal struggles as mediated by a rich multi-cultural heritage.

By Milena Spasojevic

Lera Konovalova is an artist from Moscow.

By Milena Spasojević

Lera Konovalova is an artist from Moscow.

By Milena Spasojević

Matteo Mauro is born in Italy and lives in England.

By Milena Spasojević

Matteo Mauro is born in Italy and lives in England.

By Milena Spasojević

Federico Clapis lives in Milan Italy.

By Milena Spasojević

Federico Clapis lives in Milan Italy.

By Milena Spasojević

The artists Jo Di Bona is born and raised in Parisian suburbs. His artistic view on life brings us into his own world. The unique world of art that speaks for itself, and it is created from positive vibes that move the artist.

By Milena Spasojević

The artists Jo Di Bona is born and raised in Parisian suburbs. His artistic view on life brings us into his own world. The unique world of art that speaks for itself, and it is created from positive vibes that move the artist.

By Milena Spasojević

The ceramist Andrea Burns has lived her whole life in Michigan. In the early days of her life, she showed a special connection with clay. Now after rediscovering her childhood passion she is creating beautiful pottery pieces that constantly sell out. As an artist and businesswoman, she is sharing with us her inspiring view on life.

By Milena Spasojevic

The ceramist Andrea Burns has lived her whole life in Michigan. In the early days of her life, she showed a special connection with clay. Now after rediscovering her childhood passion she is creating beautiful pottery pieces that constantly sell out. As an artist and businesswoman, she is sharing with us her inspiring view on life.

By Milena Spasojevic