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MARTHA PORTER GALLERY

My best friend took this photo of me in a dollar store in Corpus Christi, Texas.   How did you get started as a maker? I studied Textiles at RISD, which is considered a fine arts major. I learned a lot of technical textile techniques, but
Photo: I consider my large plaster charms to be 100% Play.   Your work is so playful. How do you make play part of your process? I started Buried Diamond because I didn't feel like I had enough time to Play at my 9-5 job, and I kept at it
Photo: Taking photos of my work is 100% Play. How do you bring play into the collaborative process? I love collaborating!! When a collab is between Buried Diamond and another brand, yes, it is fun to connect and brainstorm, but a lot of t
Photo: I'm mostly known for my hand made charms, but I make lots of other things!  With everything you're working on, how do you find balance in your business? A huge factor in why I started selling things was that I was generating way to
Photo: I always pull out old designs and make new doodles when it's time to start a new project. What's the one piece of advice you'd give someone going through their own transformation? To be honest, transitional times can be a little pa
Photo: This is me on Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts. I've visited the island almost every summer of my life. Are you following the path of a trailblazer or being guided by a mentor? I think my answer is no. Of course there are people I l
Photo: This is a market in Mexico City - I love any kind of outdoor market or flea market. I am also very partial to dollar stores. Where's your soul place? The market and the 99cent store!! I love markets anywhere. I recently traveled to Mexi

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