Makers at Home is an Instagram series from The Frye Art Museum Store, giving us a peek into the lives and routines of some of our favorite designers stocked by the Store during this unusual time of isolation.
![Makers at Home: Shaana Hatamian](/sites/default/files/images/full-width/IMG_0295%20%281%29.jpg)
If you’ve visited the Store in the last year, you’ve seen Shaana Hatamian’s stunning handwoven pillows on display. Shaana is a fiber artist based in Seattle. Her latest work, the ”cushion project" is an exploration of clean, geometric textiles that are transformed into supportive objects. Find out more on her Instagram @shaanahatamian and her website.
Here is what Shaana had to say for our Makers at Home project, originally shared April 24, 2020:
I have taken this time to really appreciate my combined studio-living space. My open studio has a corner which houses all of my materials and my floor loom. Luckily, I have several projects to focus on and feel grateful that I have a meditative, creative outlet. In the past month of isolation, my inspiration has come from my own interior objects: two finely crafted Persian rugs passed down from my family and a small rug I brought back from Morocco this past fall. After spending so much time at home, I find myself studying these personal objects and inspired by the intricate details, aiming to channel their beauty into my own weavings.
I have also spent my free time experimenting making a traditional Iranian rice dish called tahdig. The crunchy crispy crust that forms at the bottom of the pot makes it my favorite food. My mother, a tahdig goddess, has been coaching me on this art form during various video calls and I have been enjoying connecting to my culture through making traditional dishes. When things shift back to semi-normal, I am excited to have a tahdig party!
My third outlet has been researching inspiring and creative content for @_poopu_ social media for a pop up market that two friends and I co-founded. We dive into some pretty eclectic topics and I have been inspired by the range of different subjects we have talked about and shared. All in all, I have been trying to be creatively productive during this time, keeping up my communication with friends and family, and feeling grateful for everything that I have.
![Makers at Home: Shaana Hatamian](/sites/default/files/images/full-width/IMG_0296.jpg)
Rachael Lang
Store Manager and Buyer