Artist Interview Series
Step inside the minds of the artists featured at Woman Made Gallery. In this ongoing series, we sit down with artists to discuss their inspirations, processes, and the stories behind their work. From personal narratives to broader themes, these interviews offer an intimate look at the art — and the artists — shaping each exhibition.
At Woman Made Gallery, we are nothing without the artists and community members who make up our family. Their voices, stories, and visions are the heartbeat of everything we do.
The Artist Interview Series is our way of giving our exhibiting artists the platform — offering them space to speak about their work, their process, and what drives their creativity. Through these conversations, we hope to deepen the connection between artists and audiences, honor the stories behind the art, and celebrate the vibrant community that shapes Woman Made Gallery.
Join us for an intimate conversation with photographer Ashley Mangum, whose compelling work is featured in Acts of Care, the current exhibition at Woman Made Gallery. In this interview, conducted by WMG Media Communication Intern April Arabian, Ashley shares the inspiration behind her featured piece, her creative process, and how themes of care, connection, and resilience shape her artistic vision.
Artist Rana Huwais joins April Arabian to discuss her ceramic piece “Shu Lazmik (What Do You Need?)”, which is showing in Woman Made Gallery’s current exhibition Acts of Care: Nurturing the Present, Shaping the Future. In this interview, Rana reflects on the importance of her connection to her identity and shares the background behind her contribution to this powerful, collaborative exhibition.
April Arabian, WMG Media Communications Intern, sat down with exhibited artist Anastasiia Terentieva to discuss the deep influence of her Ukrainian culture and the story behind her striking photograph featured in Photography Now. In the interview, Anastasiia shares how her heritage shapes her artistic lens and why honoring her roots is essential to her creative process, offering viewers a more intimate understanding of the meaning woven into her work.