Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Hannah Taylor. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hannah, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

It took me a long time to decide on my career path and to be honest, I haven’t quite fully nailed it down yet. I can’t credit my artistically inclined career path to any one moment but instead a series of small ones. The first time I sewed a skirt successfully, my first jewelry class, making a sculpture I was proud to display, receiving encouragement from teachers, etc. My decision came from millions of instances that told me I needed a career that could support creativity and curiosity. Creativity and expression are such an integral part of my life and I hope I will be able to continue to create as my career.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’ve been drawing dresses since I can remember and ever since I got my first sewing kit at the age of 8 I have been obsessed with fashion and creating art through clothing. Since then I have sewn a plethora of costumes and formal wear and have also been working as a seamstress for a boutique for the last five years. While I love my job my passion is in creating fantastical one-of-a-kind pieces. I love the moment someone puts on an outfit that was specifically designed for them in mind. It’s incredible to see people light up when they are being perceived how they feel. Clothing is an amazing form of art that can change, disguise, or reveal the wearer and it is my job to make clothing that will make my clients feel otherworldly.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

We as a society need to reinvest in slow consumerism. Purchasing from and supporting local artists instead of AI or mass-produced art is the biggest way to invest in the continuation and creation of more art. We have gotten to a point in our society where we are quick to offload creative jobs and that is a mistake. Investing in artists and learning about art yourself helps keep artists afloat and creativity flowing.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

I have touched on this previously but the most incredible and rewarding thing for me as a seamstress is the moment my client wears the finished product for the first time. People have such an incredible light that can be dulled by many different factors but when people wear something they truly feel confident and seen in they brighten in a way I’ve never seen before.

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