Jewelry Designer. Artist. New York.
Sun-drenched swathes of primary colored prayer flags drifted in the wind as did voices of young girls using the word “squad” on a crowded street in Kathmandu, Nepal, a city …
Whether she’s designing a piece in her jewelry line or chilling out at home, find out what songs, bands and podcasts are currently inspiring NYC artist Arpana Rayamajhi. Photos by Anna Ottum Can you introduce yourself please — tell us a bit more about who you are, where you’re from, and what you do? My name is Arpana Rayamajhi. I was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal and I moved to New York City to go to Cooper Union School of Art. I am a multidisciplinary artist currently focusing on jewelry. Can you tell us a bit more about your apartment — the neighborhood, the vibe of the space, what you like about or what drew you to it initially? I am very fortunate to live in a great space with huge windows and lots of light. I spend a lot of time at home, working, playing music, and doing things I love. Most times, I even have my friends over instead of going out because I like to be able to talk and share ideas that can become quite difficult in a very loud, public spaces. I live off of Union Square and what I like about my apartment is that it is home, I have lived here ever since I moved to NYC and I live here with my boyfriend who means the world to me. I think that is my favorite part of the apartment. Although having a studio space in my home is also really great. We moved in in 2009, when this neighborhood was really well connected and accessible from everywhere in NYC but also had no specific identity going on. How do you describe your aesthetic when it comes to your space and the way you style it? There are a lot of objects from Nepal that my boyfriend and I have. The rugs, the mask decoration on the walls. My boyfriend is also really into art books and books in general and there are books everywhere but we have color co-ordinated it. As visual people, its not only become an ornamental touch but also finding books now has become a lot easier. I like stuff from around the world and am not just interested in what is 'good design.' I like spaces that feel like they're lived in. I like spaces that aren't trying too hard to 'look nice.' I like the sense of calm that my home has. What are some of your favorite possessions? My little chachkas from all around the world. I like my jewelry a lot. I like the books. I like the rugs. Everything at home is my favorite possession or it wouldn't be in here. How does music play a part in your creative process or work? I am always listening to music when I work and if I'm not listening to it, I'm either singing or playing the guitar. I was training in music initially before I decided to go to Cooper, so I see it as an extension of my practice rather than something completely separate. Music is essential to survival * not in the sense that its physically necessary, but I do consider it very important for the soul. If I was to ever not be able to play/ listen to music, I would most definitely sing. Can you tell us a bit more about your music setup? How do you prefer to listen to music? I have this beautiful white Epiphone Les Paul from when I was 16, that my mother got me in San Francisco when she was visiting. And an old amp, Ampeg that is amazing. ( I need to get them 'touched up' a bit). I just got a loop station that I am excited to use. The synthesizers in my house (and there are a lot of them) are my boyfriend's and I must say, I am not very tech savvy, only because I just haven't even made an effort to sit and figure things out. That being said, I really need to work on my music whether I share it with the world or not, because its crucial to who I am as a person. I prefer to listen to music on really good speakers, fairly loud while being aware of my neighbors. I like rock and roll and dance music. What kind of music/audio do you listen to throughout the day? Rock and roll/ dance music but really anything 'good' If you were creating a dream playlist to personify yourself, what are five artists on the list? - The Ramones - Smashing Pumpkins - Sonic Youth - Bjork - Neil Young Shop B&O Play
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