This
week, we are wrapped to have the very special Magali Dincher of Beau Est MienPrints and Design as our feature artist. Magali will exhibit in Montage until Friday 12th April.
I
think I have always been creative. But decided to have a degree in Urban
Development and became a Town Planner. When I moved to Australia, I knew I
wanted to do something else. Then I booked a printmaking workshop, which I
incredibly enjoyed. Shana James, my teacher was really enthusiastic about my
work and she really convinced me to keep printing. And that is what I have been
doing for the last 4 years. People seem to like my work. And I like to make
people happy. So, I keep printing to make people smile!
I teach
printmaking in my Studio to people who want to learn more about different
techniques such as Linocut, Collagraph, Screen Printing and Etching. And I love
it!
Why
do you love making?
I
don't really know why, I know I do need to make.
What do you love about exhibiting in Montage?
I'm
very happy to be part of it because the people who make it alive are great
people. I love their work, I love their enthusiasm, I love the effort they put
in this project to showcase and support Perth based craft people.
Any tips
for selling creatives and selling online?
Do not be afraid of
taking risks!
I
know it's a bit of an investment, but I recommend a beautiful and user friendly
website.
What
are your plans for 2013?
With
my husband we are creating a range of stationery products including pocket
journals, calendars, notebooks, postcards and prints of prints! My husband is a
great graphic and web designer, and it's great working with him.