Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2023 i HomeDeco Magazine

Filipino Indian artist Richard Buxani was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. As a child, Richard had several childhood dreams, an athlete, an actor, or an archaeologist. Little did he know that the universe had other plans for him. “Just like any kid, I kept dreaming of becoming something new during the phases of my childhood. Books and movies can easily influence a child with a wild imagination.” He smiles. Richard graduated with a BS in Architecture degree from the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas. After spending several years in the architecture field, Richard stumbled upon his true calling through a serendipitous moment that paved the way to his destiny. “I never dreamt of becoming an artist. I emerged late in the art scene, at age thirty-nine after…

The duo design and produce the eponymous Fisher Weisman Collection in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where they have a spectacular home and an expansive studio. The Collection is sold through a network of showrooms across the US and in Mexico, including the dramatic gallery the firm opened in April 2022 in the historic center of San Miguel de Allende that showcases both the Collection and Fisher’s art and new jewelry collection. Fisher and Weisman continue to design interiors with San Francisco-based Fisher Weisman Brugioni, as co-creative directors of the firm run by Bryn Brugioni, their protégé. The firm’s work, described in the New York Times as “Drop dead, big city chic,” has been widely published including a monograph on the firm’s work, Artful Decoration, published by the Monacelli Press.…

From the very start, artist Othoniel “Otto” Neri already knew what his true calling would be. Born and raised in the Philippines, as early as one year old, Othoniel’s mother found him oblivious to his surroundings, drawing shapes and stick figures. While in school, Othoniel would fill the back pages of his notebook with his illustrations. As a self-taught artist, at twelve years old, Othoniel transitioned from illustrations in his notebooks to painting on canvas. In 2003, he pursued one year of Fine Arts at the International Correspondence School and has garnered several awards in international and local competitions. His keen eye, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of blending shades have produced profound and meaningful pieces for the past twenty-two years. “I released my art to the mainstream fifteen…

Growing up in the Philippines, she graduated from an all-girls Catholic high school at the young age of 16 and soon after, migrated to America. “I celebrated my sweet sixteen with a big party and a few weeks later, boarded a plane to embark on a new journey in San Francisco to attend college in the fall. The transition was significant, going from a sheltered life in Manila to the freedom and opportunities of a big city like San Francisco,” she shares. Jacquelyn followed in her father’s footsteps and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. “I was influenced by my father’s stability and success in his career. However, my mother saw that Engineering wasn’t what made me happy and encouraged me to follow my passion. I’m grateful that I took…

With the stroke of a brush and the sweep of a hand, Raul Carillo, also known as Vango in the art world, brings life to his canvases. Vango is well-known as a Latin painter and artist, with exhibitions at Art Basel Miami Beach and other high-profile shows. Vango talks about his life before and after he became an artist, his influences and methods, and his experiences showing his work at prestigious venues in this interview. He also discusses the importance of galleries in promoting artists’ careers and the steps involved in getting ready for a gallery exhibition. Vango talks about his dedication to developing his craft and learning about developments in his field. Furthermore, he offers advice to budding artists and discusses some personal projects. Come explore the life and…