Today we’d like to introduce you to Krystal Hurtado.
Krystal, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I started Le Cure Couture because, like many of you, I was touched by cancer. My grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer in August of 2009. After she was diagnosed I thought about what I wanted to do. I focused my studies in art, but I felt insignificant. People risked their lives every day; firefighters, police, military, and I made art. After my grandmother went through her cancer treatments she opened my eyes to a whole community of people who suffer at the hands of cancer. I decided to combine something I love doing with something that makes a difference. Together my mom and I started our first t-shirt design. A simple hand prints on the boobs and a tagline “Everyone is touched by cancer”. Since then my mother went through a cancer scare a few years ago and my Aunt has been cancer free for 5 years. My Grandmother recently passed away due to a cancerous tumor that caused her to suffer from Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. I do this for them and for everyone who has been touched by cancer.”
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I design t-shirts that all in some way relate to cancer. I want people to realize that there are so many people out there that are affected by cancer. I want people to be a part of something bigger than themselves. I want my customers to not only love their t-shirt and design but to know that it is directly helping cancer patients. I think my designs are unique and each have a different message. I try to be real and straightforward through my designs and how I run my business.
Do you think conditions are generally improving for artists? What more can cities and communities do to improve conditions for artists?
I think in some ways it has become easier. Today I feel people are moving into expectancy and self-expression. That being said, I also feel that the world is far too judgmental. It will criticize you for not being yourself and then make fun of you when you are. I also believe that people do not see art as a real career path. I believe that cities and towns should have more free youth art programs. I think that by giving children an outlet to express themselves and a safe place to share and see other opinions and perspectives is a great start to changing our futures. I will never forget getting my first critique in art class. How harsh! But I think sometimes you need constructive criticism and to learn how to handle it. In an artistic setting you are able to express yourself, see others, and understand how something you do can be perceived differently. Something I think we all could use a good lesson on.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
Our website is a great place to start www.le-cure-couture.com. You can also email me lecurecouture@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @lecurecouture, I’m working on building a following so come follow us!
Contact Info:
- Address: Bedford NH Soon to be somewhere in RI we will be relocating in November!
- Website: www.le-cure-couture.com
- Phone: 6036708195
- Email: lecurecouture@gmail.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/lecurecouture/
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/lecurecouture
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/lecurecouture
Image Credit:
I took all of these photographs and edited them myself.
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