Artistic and creative careers are among the most rewarding, but they also come with unique challenges. We asked some of the city’s best creatives to tell us why they choose to pursue a creative career.

Av | Singer, Model, Tattoo Artist

I feel like, for me, art has always been a fixture in my life. I guess a better way to put it would be to say that self-expression is a fixture in my life. From a very young age, ation is one thing that has brought me consistent joy. Like, even creations that are born from difficult experiences bring me joy. I guess it’s like alchemy, in a sense? No, it’s literally alchemy. I honestly decided to pursue a creative career because I can’t see myself doing anything else. Nothing else feels the way creating does. I don’t shine as bright when I’m not creating, and I always strive to shine bright. Read more>>

Louie Fateh | Interior designer, founder of Louay Designs

I pursued an artistic and creative career because I’ve always been deeply inspired by the power of design and aesthetics to transform spaces and evoke emotions. Growing up, I found myself drawn to visual storytelling—whether through interiors, photography, or fashion—and loved how creativity could bring ideas to life. Read more>>

Los De Ida Y Vuelta Los De Ida Y Vuelta | Rhythm, Dance and Music for Intercultural Development

Intercultural Artistic Expression: Our artistic expression constantly evolves from the experiences of coexistence between men and women, through it is possible to evidence the processes of transformation and evolution in cultures. From art we undertand that artistc expressions are necessary for human existence and fulfill the important role of sensitizing people by contributing to the construction of a more equitable society and aware of the presence of the other. Read more>>

Nathalie Marti | Artist

My grandmother’s walls were filled with drawings I made. This is because I used to spend most of my childhood drawing, painting and making collages. I believe that some things are just meant to be. When you are talented at doing what you love, you can achieve anything, even if the path seems hard. My journey was meant for art although I didn’t know it until I had a life changing experience. During the covid period, I went to Florence, Italy to study painting. I initially planned to live there for a month but I quickly realized that I needed to extend my stay because I was happier than ever. I had finally found my purpose. I ended up staying there an entire year and this was the moment I knew it was meant to be, I had to pursue an art career. Nothing else made more sense. Read more>>