Atelier1612
Atelier1612 – a name that has lingered on for years, hanging by its thread of existence merely out of sentimentality and deepest emotions of respect, self perseverance and history. I gave meaning to this name for what it is; a small digital art studio working on bespoke photobook in my favorite 16 inches x 12 inches size. I was already earning a substantial income producing themed books for printing back before work from home was made popular during the Covid-19 period.
My Identity
I was the Photobook Goddess, the Atelier1612. It was quite a mouthful for some people in Malaysia to remember this name but to me, it was my identity. I had worked so hard to get to that level of expertise. Atelier1612 was mine when all material possessions and dignity were stripped away from me. Greedy hands and threats weren’t able to snatch this gem that I have built through long hours of back breaking work and tears. I lived each day creating beauty, building beautiful memories for others. I branched out into customized yearbooks, advertisements and eventually into web designing.
Rocks
It was quite a switch to bring Atelier1612 for creating meaningful pieces with river rocks and bling. How I love each piece of rock I created! I wrote about why I painted rocks. The table in my Atelier was filled with many rocks in their half finished stages of completion; each designated to someone special or in memory of one. My heart was full. Then I had Bell’s Palsy which means limiting my time working with these rocks.
The Present
I know by now life has a way of switching mode when I am least expecting it and it is up to me to adapt and make changes. I gave my set of paints to a friend’s children for their fundraising project. That was a beginning. These children produced a couple of paintings that I love and they sit in the living room as reminders of what beauty is all about. I don’t need to be in control.
Saying Goodbye
It’s time. It’s time to say goodbye to Atelier1612 and treasure it for what it has given me. I am not losing this piece of me because I live it ~ the threat that I would never be enough is long gone, a distant echo. The little rock treasures I gifted to a few people in my life meant the world to me; these memories are enough for me. I don’t need to keep Atelier1612 because it has morphed into something beautiful, versatile and free.
My Gallery
Photobook
Yearbook
Rocks
