We were lucky to catch up with Theodosia Marchant recently and have shared our conversation below.

Theodosia, appreciate you joining us today. Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

What a great question. I was lucky to have the parents I have. They deserve all the praise. Where do I start? Who I am today, character-wise and professionally-wise, are down to them. They taught me compassion, empathy, and manners and encouraged me to be a confident person and stand up for myself. They never pampered my sister and me with material things even though they had the means. Their number one priority was raising good people with a good education so we could survive on our own. They taught us not just through words but through actions that we need to work hard to achieve what we want, have a plan B in place, and go after that confidently. I don’t have a particular story that comes to mind; it’s more of an accumulation of events and tweaks over the years which shaped me. I look up to them, and hopefully, I will be able to install the same principles and confidence in my son. A confident person can do miracles and deal with adversities in life.

Theodosia, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am a visual artist living and working in Los Angeles. I am not a US citizen; I moved over from London nine years ago with my partner after he accepted a job offer too good to turn down. My origin is Greek, and while living in London, I trained and worked as an attorney for several years, first in private practice, then as a Legal Counsel for a Saudi Sheikh. When I moved to the US, I worked from a distance for my UK employer but knew that that arrangement had an end date. When it ended, I was left in the dark as to what to do next. I turned to art to relax my brain while figuring out my next step career-wise. I never had the opportunity to spend so much time doing any art. I am so grateful for that opportunity. After spending some time developing my skills and style, I felt confident enough to show it to the world, and from then onwards, the art journey began. In the early days, someone I used to talk to and was, in many ways, my mentor advised me to work hard in creating my voice, not a derivative of someone else’s but a unique voice that can be entirely mine and recognizable. My figures are that voice. Through them, I tell stories, some reflecting upon ideas and others documenting my personal experiences and life. The human mind, intimacy, relationships, and how our emotions affect our physical and emotional state are all themes that come alive throughout my art.

Any resources you can share with us that might be helpful to other creatives?

Being an artist and creative can be a solitary practice when it comes to creating art. Still, it doesn’t have to be outside the studio, and interactions with other artists can be encouraging and helpful. It’s not the resources I wish I had known about earlier, but more the importance of being part of an artist group. Being surrounded by like-minded and driven people can inspire positive personal artistic development.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My goal or mission remains the same from day one -carrying on creating art that touches me and others and tells meaningful stories which raise questions and emotions. I want my art to have a purpose and not act only as a decorative item. That’s all I want.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.theodosia-marchant.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theodosia_marchant/