My name is Nicole, a curious mind and a romantic at heart. My motto is simple: do all things with love. I try to approach everything in life with this mindset—whether it's in my experiences or with the people I meet. For a long time, this sense of love was missing in my life, but once I found it, it became a core part of who I am. The intention behind it has become my fuel.

As for the curious side of me, I’ve always had trouble staying still. I constantly feel the need to pursue new things, discover fresh ideas, and learn from every experience. I ask questions, follow my curiosity, and somehow find myself doing something new. It’s like I’m always chasing the next spark of curiosity, and I love it.

I’m also the owner of a textile studio in Guatemala called Querencia Creativa, where we’ve been creating one-of-a-kind, custom-made rugs in collaboration with talented Guatemalan artisans for the past four years. I design the products, and the artisans are the magic hands behind the weaving. I know the basics of weaving but haven't made the time to just play with it and learn it fully since it´s work. So my hope with this residency is that I’ll be able to get behind the loom and create something entirely with my hands and get off screen to experience the full creative process in a way I haven’t before.

Disclaimer: The image below has been made in collaboration with Guatemalan artisans, they are my designs and their magic in the loom.

Website: https://querenciacreativa.com/

Instagram: @querencia.creativa