Sabrina English shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Sabrina, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Being creative in any media always puts me in a flow state. From drawing, to sewing, to silversmithing, if I have unlimited time to be creative and work on a project, that is the best opportunity for me to lose track of time. I find myself through working on projects, pondering new ideas, and learning new skills that will advance me in my artistic pursuits.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello, I’m Sabrina, I am the owner and artist behind the brand Gemini Daze. My work originally started with polymer clay earrings in 2020 when my graduate program was on pause due to COVID. I have a minor in studio art, but it was always a challenge having dedicated time to projects that weren’t school related. In 2020, through the start of my small business, I was able to rediscover my love of creating, and it has continued to be a pillar in my life to this day. From my work with polymer clay, I have expanded to fiber arts including crocheting and sewing, and my most recent artistic endeavor has been learning to silversmith which has become a strong passion in my life over the past 2 and a half years.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
Holding onto who others want me to be is a belief that I have been in the process of releasing. Knowing that I do not need to uphold any ideal that someone else has set for me has been an incredibly important lesson. There is grief in it, and yet there is also hope.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me how to truly love myself, believe in myself, and rely on myself. For me, my moments of suffering served as an illumination of what I could control, what I needed to let go of, and where I wanted to be. I recently have become more outspoken in my sobriety journey, with this year being my fourth year alcohol free. My art, my small business, my creativity saved me from moments of collapse. My art gave me purpose, and continues to do so every day. My life’s purpose is to keep learning new ways to create.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me may present as the polished version of myself, but most definitely the real me. To me, there is no reason to show a false narrative of myself for social media or public events. I understand the need to have boundaries in various settings, but I have dedicated so much of my life to loving who I am, embracing who I am, and celebrating who I am, that there is no need in my mind to dilute myself for the comfort of others.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
My joy, my love, my desire for connection, and my desire to learn.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.shopgemindaze.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopgeminidaze
