Today we’d like to introduce you to Sofia Carlos
Hi Sofia, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Fielle started due to my failure in finding my style in art that used traditional mediums. I was trying to find something that would satisfy my obsessive characteristics. Knowing that if I didn’t find that “thing” that would scratch my itch. I would live a life unsatisfied.
Started with hand embroidery. Developed into taking a sewing summer class and multiple attempts to attend college. Self taught through watching youtube videos, personal projects, trial and error.
The development of Fielle has been a journey. It’s a documentation of works that I’ve made with my hands. The maturing of my character with my art, the growth and transformation of my ideas.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Business and art. Being naive when it comes to business and how to run a successful one. Always going in between putting pressure on selling art for money to live on. And wondering am I doing this for myself or for money?
Living a “broke” artist life is romanticized.
Living a life in parallel, a job with a steady income and still dedicating time to growing my craft was the best switch I made. It gives me financial freedom to enjoy the journey. It also provides me with supplies and resources to do big projects.
On a personal level the hard path of self development. My relationship with myself. My relationship with my audience, wondering which hearts do I touch? Who feels something when they see my things? Who loves it? Who hates it?
Conscious vs subconscious. So many options when an idea starts. Which one to choose? Sometimes ideas come naturally other times not at all. Wondering how to trigger inspiration so the idea becomes clear? Is it an artist block or is the idea still developing? Give up and start over? Finish it knowing it’s flaws?
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
FIELLE makes clothing from scratch, beginning to the end. Although I would say I’m a fashion designer, I consider my work pieces or art.
Patchwork is composed of recycled fabrics (2nd hand pants, dress shirts, sweaters, etc).
I’m mostly proud of developing my own process, once a foundation is established there is room for play.
This year I’m exploring a new form for art. Pushing more towards textile sculptures/ decorative pillows (Collection Coming Spring 2025)
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
I learned that it takes time and patience to be successful. A lot of love, reflection and willingness to change.
Never giving up, ability to see why something isn’t working out.
Staying true to oneself and always being curious.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://reitionko.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbyfielle/
