Artists Share Studio Insights in Hyperallergic's Workspace Series

Hyperallergic published the 331st edition of its 'A View From the Easel' series, featuring two artists discussing their creative environments. Antonella Gandini, based in Monzambano, Italy, has worked in her rural studio since 1980. She values the quiet countryside setting, which allows her to leave works in progress scattered throughout her spacious studio. Gandini collaborates with local artists across various disciplines and participates in a national association of female photographers that organizes exhibitions addressing social issues like gender-based violence. Her preferred materials include photography and drawing, and she finds inspiration at Palazzo Te in Mantova. Diego Zarraga, located in Purchase, New York, has used his college studio for one year. His practice involves observational drawings, small paintings, and collages that evolve into large-scale works. Zarraga describes achieving a flow state while painting, often aided by background music or podcasts. His communal studio space features industrial fans that create ambient noise, though interruptions from passersby can disrupt his concentration. He appreciates the natural light from large windows but wishes for more privacy. Zarraga favors oil paints and cites the Neuberger Museum of Art as a favorite local institution. The series invites artists to submit their own workspace descriptions.