Today we’d like to introduce you to Skyclad Creations.
Before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I’ve always had a very active imagination. When I was younger I spent most of my time trying to create one thing or another. You could find me in my grandparents garden taking photos, or writing stories, dancing, singing, or in my room painting. Even as a little kid I saw the world differently. Noticing from a young age obscure details of my surroundings, like the way flowers dance and tangle together when the wind blows, or how the patterns in the floorboards swirl together, or the geometric patterns that trees in a forest can create, has really helped me with my art.
My mum always jokes that I “never learned how to colour inside the lines”, which of course she’s proud of since she’s the one who taught me to embrace my individuality. I was never stifled as a kid, my family has always been supportive of my dreams. My mum will laugh with heart as she recalls how she would come home from work to find my grandpas hair littered with barrettes and his eyelids caked with blue eyeshadow from little four year old me using him as a canvas. My nana will reminisce fondly about how I used to put on “performances” after dinner with characters and worlds that I made up on the spot.
Things in life haven’t always been easy, but I’m very grateful for the childhood I had and for my family because without either I wouldn’t be the person, or the artist, I am today.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
My whole life, I’ve struggled with mental illness. I have been in and out of hospitals and it took a toll on me and my life. Art has always been there for me though, no matter how bad things got or how awful I was feeling, I was lucky enough that I could turn to art as a way of expressing myself and as a way of coping.
That’s why I love photography so much. I’ll get an idea in my head and I can bring it to life. People can see it and they can visualize that idea. Hopefully too, it brings some sort of comfort to them. I want to evoke emotions from my viewers. Besides a way of coping for me, art is also my way of sharing that we aren’t alone in this world, no matter how bad things get.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Skyclad Creations – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Skyclad is a deeply spiritual Wiccan celebration for practicing magick while nude. As a Wiccan Artist I feel like that term fully encompasses everything I stand for and everything my art is, which is why I made it my business name.
I’m a fine art photographer whose art revolves around accepting the human body in all its forms, as well as exploring how our bodies and nature mold together. I would say I’m most known for my muted tones and the soft/romantic vibes that radiate off my photographs. I have only been a photographer for a year now and I’m very proud of how far my art has come in such a short amount of time. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow as both an artist and a person.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I am starting to sell prints of my photography and I’m hoping by the end of next year to have my own art gallery! I’m very excited for all that the future holds.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.skycladcreations.art
- Phone: 9782898107
- Email: eparlaaziz@gmail.com
Image Credit:
Emma Lerman, Ben Sanden, Brianna Fern, Kasondra Williams, Maribel Tavares, Marianna Gizzarelli, Bridget Conlogue, Chloe Buco, Andrew Hall, Jasmine Regan, Alyssa Dearest
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