Operating at the intersection of ceramics, design, and business, Not Work Related is a contemporary ceramics studio started in 2017 by architect turned ceramist, Sarah Hussaini. The studio is committed to both precision craftsmanship and financial transparency, and in this lecture Hussaini will address often-overlooked aspects of creative labor, examining both visible and invisible contributions to the work. Hussaini will also explore the complexities of quantifying artistic efforts and challenge the traditional taboo surrounding the financial motivations of artists, acknowledging that creative expression and earning a living are intrinsically linked.
Cosponsored by the Keller Center Makerspace, the Princeton University Art Museum, and the Princeton University Library Makerspace.
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This program is part of the Keller Center Makerspace’s speaker series “Artists: Entrepreneurs and Innovators.” Through this series we will hear directly from creative professionals about the challenges, misconceptions, moments of inspiration, and successes that have shaped both their careers and the things they put out into the world. Follow along as we discover how these remarkable individuals charted their own roadmaps using technology, social media, and technical skills to build lives and careers that are uniquely their own.
Bio: Sarah Hussaini is a former architect, with a master’s degree from Columbia University. She spent five years working as an architect before turning to ceramics. In 2017, she embarked on a new project with the launch of her ceramics studio, Not Work Related. Combining her technical architectural background with the handmade nature of ceramics, Sarah creates meticulously patterned pieces that occupy a space between handmade and digitally designed. Drawing on her architectural skill sets, Sarah utilizes a unique approach to ceramics: She seamlessly integrates 2D illustrations and 3D models to map intricate patterns onto her work. This fusion of disciplines results in highly detailed ceramic pieces that showcase her dedication to craftsmanship and artistic precision.
LATE THURSDAYS! This event is part of the Museum’s Late Thursdays programming, made possible in part by Heather and Paul G. Haaga Jr., Class of 1970.
