Artist Statement

I’m Chelsea, an artist and founder of BluJoyWrks, my studio in Connecticut. I work across disciplines to create peace within myself and help my students and collectors do the same. My biggest wish is for us all to unleash our creativity and build our dreams.

I believe we can become whole, truly healthy human beings by making and experiencing art. The thing is, art reaches the whole self- the intellect; the spirit; and the physical, tactile body. All my projects work in concert to tap into these three modalities to support greater wellbeing.

My current projects include: dreamy handmade textiles for the home and wall; an innovative planner for creative thinkers and ‘Painted by Rain’, an artbook of poetry and photography. Additionally, I teach weaving workshops and private lessons at Studio Andreas in Stamford, Connecticut.

I majored in textile design at Rhode Island School of Design with a focus in weaving. Weaving is the alchemy of engineering & art- freedom to create while held in the safety of a purposeful structure. Once the structure is in place, weaving becomes a rhythmic, tactile meditation of color and materials.

The concept of creating and thriving within a supportive framework infuses everything I do- from weaving to artbook creation and the design of the Expand System planner. My biggest wish is for us all to unleash our creativity and build our dreams!

-Chelsea Danburg