We were lucky to catch up with Brittany Jordan recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Brittany , thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear the story of how you went from this being just an idea to making it into something real.

I started my brand Knotty Kulture as an idea. It was originally a safe space I created to make art and fashion for myself and loved ones. This also consisted of events such as paint and sips and photoshoots where we could relax and/or feel confident. It mainly started as wearing a few items or showing the process of a painting that had drawn the attentions of others. I make wigs as well so that was a big thing too. Later, I began to showcase my products at different events and festivals. Watching people admire an idea of mine that was executed has alway been a beautiful feeling. Now I’ve decided to have my own events to provide healing which I think became an idea during the pandemic, a trying time, and still is for so many. This is what I had to figure out. How could this be helpful to others? Then I thought about how this simple form of self expression provided me a freedom during my dark times.

Brittany , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am an Interdisciplinary artist whose main focus is visual art and fashion design. I use methods such as painting, photography, music, writing, and design to bring to life ideas and expressions. The problem I solve is creating a safe space to express yourself through fashion and the arts. What better way to solve a problem than to share the solution to my own problems. Self expressions brings healing for the young and the old. My biggest problem solver for my brand are the healing events. We’ve held paint and sips and photoshoots where clients were very grateful to just have a moment to unwind and free emotions through a disciplined art. That’s what I want people to know about my brand. It’s a safe space. It’s a healing ground, and so much fun! Our intentions are in no way to gain profit unless it’s to bring joy to others through self expression or encourage living in an authentic power. Reviews I’ve received of having a good time, enjoying a painting or creating fashion that resonates with one’s own being is what I’ve become most proud of.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

Often times I’d wonder what makes art and fashion so important. I feel that’s what non-creatives may sometimes feel about a creatives journey but it takes a lot of courage to be a creative. Similar to the question of an idea and execution is that process in between the two. To have the confidence to execute an idea, finish it all the way through, is what makes a painting or a product what it is. So sometimes looking at a piece or fashion top can seem like a quick process but it’s not. So much of a creative’s being: fears, joys, peace, frustrations are all a part of that process.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Growing up with Alopecia, an autoimmune disease that mistakes your hair as harm causing it to fall out is what drove my creative journey. That’s why self expression became my mission because life can hand us situations so daunting that it can cause us to shut down or shut off parts of ourselves. We don’t always share it or show it, but it’s there blocking us from really beautiful moments.

Contact Info:

• Website: http://knottykulture.com
• Instagram: @knottykulture
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bcjordan0920
• Other: TikTok @bchanelj

Image Credits
Rodeline Bel Fanm The Escapery