The Decmatic Interview: Studiomama
Category: Support Independents
A month or so back, I posted a video on Instagram about Studiomama’s sculptures of creatures made from off cuts of wood leftover from previous jobs.
At the time, I’d just visited their newly extended live-work space in east London. It’s a gorgeously warm and welcoming space.
In the video, I promised an interview with Studiomama’s two partners, Nina Tolstrup and Jack Mama. They were very generous with their time and their answers. Here’s what they had to say on The Four Diktats.
DIKTAT No.1: INVEST IN QUALITY THAT LASTS
What would you choose to invest in for the home?
DIKTAT No.2: Buy Secondhand
What do you gravitate towards at a flea market, in antique shops? What’s in your eBay saved searches?
DIKTAT No.3: Make It Yourself
What would you advise someone, a novice perhaps, who wants to embark on an MIY project?
DIKTAT No.4: Support Independents
Tell us about some other independent designers, makers or creators you think deserve support.
That’s it, the second Decmatic Interview. I have one more to edit and another to shoot next week. Exciting stuff.
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In the meantime, here are some links for the individuals that Nina and Jack mentioned:
James Woods
Cam Rowley
Jacob Marks
Sons of Beasley
Also, I should give a mention to Moct Studio, the architecture practice that helped Nina and Jack extend their space.