Introducing 8 Women Makers Living And Working Right Here In Austin
As we wrap up The Front Market’s Spring 2023 Season, meet 8 women artists and creatives on our lineup based right here in Austin. Over the summer, you can catch their curated Pop-Up Shops in The LINE Austin lobby, as part of our EMERGE Program. Enjoy!
Meet the Makers:
No. 1 — Allegory Handmade
Iris Rylander (she/her) is a multimedia artist based in Austin, Texas. She draws inspiration from the line work of tattoo artists, pen and ink drawings, and other printmakers.
She believes the placement of a single line can define or destroy her work and is fascinated with the control and attention to detail that these works require. Iris often portrays elements of nature in her work. She has worked under several local artists based in Austin.
Her latest body of work is a series of linoleum prints under the name Allegory Handmade. She is part of Contracommon, an art collective and nonprofit organization that supports emerging artists.
@allegory.handmade
No. 2 — Terre Gaillarde
Run by Amanda Nwobu (she/her), Terre Gaillarde centers aromatic artists who are inspired by their sense of home, heritage, and lived experiences.
Through curation, they aspire to connect indie fragrances that broaden and reclaim olfactory narratives with people who use scent to enhance the joy, peace, and reverence in the spaces they occupy.
@terregaillarde
No. 3 — Chiquitas Clay
Founded by artist and designer Melissa Santos (she/her), Chiquita’s Clay is a Latina owned brand that specializes in handmade polymer Clay Accessories, apparel, and trendy home decor.
@chiquitasclay
No. 4 — Tak Tak Goods
Founded by multidisciplinary artist and glassblower Risa Recio (she/her), Tak Tak began over a Friendsgiving dinner in Chicago in 2018.
Their dream is to make glass more accessible for folks everywhere—and they hope these tabletop companions bring joy, humor and magic to your daily ritual.
@taktakgoods
No. 5 — MKLFRIED
Mikaela Friedman (she/her) AKA MKLFRIED is a multidisciplinary artist based in Austin, Texas.
Beyond creating hand-painted boots for customers and collaborations alike, Mikaela works on multiple creative community projects, including MUTINY MARKET and the Slow Fashion Fest.
@mklfried
No. 6 — Wavyroller Art
Victoria (she/her), creator behind Wavy Roller, is a self-taught artist residing in Austin, Texas. Her art explores both connection and lack of connection that is within self & her own traumas, others, and nature through her paintings.
@wavyroller.art
No. 7 — Sister-2-Sister Vintage
Sister-2-Sister Vintage is a second-hand vintage shop curated by sisters, celebrating sisterhood & creating a better world thru sustainable fashion.
”We offer a range of eclectic styles for every style of sister!”
@sis2sisvintage
No. 8 — Clayhouse Candles
Started by independent artist and designer Tai (she/her), Clay House Candles was born out of wanting to create candles that are truly one-of-a-kind.
“A lot of our creative process involves thinking "Why not?" and testing some of our most playful ideas, even when they seem impossible. All of our candles are hand-poured and packaged here in the U.S. as well as being vegan, Non-GMO, and Kosher friendly.”
