Slowing it down has allowed bigger ideas to simmer. Join us for an interview with Hudson Valley author and artist Larry Ruhl. At the heart, Larry is a storyteller with a gift for describing the brokenness of his own story in such a way that deeply resonates with people even across cultures. His writing consists …
Collaborating globally from the dining room table. Step into the world of Australian author & creative director Fiona Leonard for her perspective on creative practice and community during confinement. Fiona spent six weeks at Green Olive Arts in 2014 writing for her novel series The Chicken Thief, and exploring the medina with her daughter. Now based in Düsseldorf, …
Exercise and a grateful heart fuel art making. Step into the studio of New York based artist Eric Hibit to read his thoughts on making art during confinement. Eric is a multi-disciplinary artist working in acrylic painting, drawing, ink painting, sculptural painting, sculpture, and murals. His work takes inspiration from Matisse’s pursuit of visual pleasure …
A scientist faces the reality of a virus with art. Enjoy this interview with Moroccan artist Inaam Obtel for her perspective on making art at home during confinement where she is in France. Inaam draws much of her inspiration and soul from her studies in science and work as a nurse before she began to pursue …
“Grace your creative space with care and attention”. In this interview with Pakistani miniature painter Alina Akbar Malik you can hear her wisdom on caring for her soul and studio at home during confinement. Alina’s work pulls together meaning and symbol in finely brushed drawings and paintings. She was an artist in residence (AiR) during our …
Honoring those working through the pandemic with his art. We are excited to share this interview with Michigan based artist Tyler Voorhees so you can hear his perspective on making art at home during confinement. Tyler spent 6 weeks as an artist in residence (AiR) at Green Olive Arts in 2019 making paintings about Jobs …
The Leather Artisan Stands Out in an Industrialized World. Today machines might well be dominating every industry. Yet artisans in Morocco are doing their best to stay in constant competition with the massive industrial imitation that is imported from numerous countries. What was once the primary market for hand made objects for daily use in …
Come, Enjoy A Walk Up Bouanane By Roqaya El Guiri The city of Tetouan has a great location, it is surrounded by mountains and gigantic hills to the north and the south. One cannot visit the city of Tétouan without taking a detour up to Ain Bouanane, the famous spring and woods on the south …
I Do Love Tetouan … by Roqaya El Guiri If I had to describe why I love Tetouan in one word, it would be “overwhelming” … But I mean that in a positive way. I first moved to Tetouan in 2018 to work for Green Olive Arts as a Residency Assistant. There, I was introduced …
Around the world, artists have had to make changes to their art practice and studio use, due to the global pandemic of Covid19. For many, this season has meant NOT being able to go to studios outside the home to make work. In Tetouan, Morocco, art residency directors and artists Jeff McRobbie and Rachel Pearsey …