New Art Studio in Brooklyn!

After three months at Chashama Studio in Brooklyn Army Terminal, I’m excited to announce that I’ve moved to The Whale Building, where I’ll be creating a mural on an interior wall in exchange for a year-long studio space! The 600-square-foot studio is incredible, with sweeping views of Gowanus Bay and Bush Terminal Piers Park. The only challenge? The space faces south, so the sunlight is incredibly intense throughout the day. I have a new appreciation for just how strong southern light is.

The last two weeks have seen me hauling my paintings five blocks between the two buildings with a hand truck, no small feat! Both studios are located near Industry City, with windows on the north side of the building overlooking the historic Bush Terminal Piers Park. This park is part of the legacy of Irving Bush, who built Brooklyn’s largest and most extensive dock system in 1902, creating a fully integrated manufacturing and warehouse complex for both rail and water transport.

Back in the new studio, I requested a ladder to check out the top of the walls for hanging my work, and in came a 15-foot ladder. Now, at 5’4”, maneuvering this ladder was a bit of a challenge — especially with the risk of knocking out the overhead lights. But so far, all good!

Here are some photos of the space as it stands.

Mural project is not underway yet, photos to come.

Thank you for stopping by.

Cheers, Callie