a Word (or two) on Slow Living
- nourluna
- Jan 6
- 2 min read
nour.
a slow atelier.
"The purest moment of creation is right at the very start:
that tiny inkling, the appearance of the spark of an idea."
(Alex Monroe)
A new year is starting, and like every new beginning, there is hope for what remains unknown.
Over the past few months, I have embraced profound reflection and introspection about the vision for my creative work and how I aspire to pursue my dream in harmony with my personal evolution and my new slower rhythm. Throughout this journey, I have always given myself permission to change, guided by my inner intuitions, inspirations and ideas. After an initial phase of relentless, I now find myself in a calmer and more natural space.
I allow to call myself an "artist", and while my passion for vintage fashion and design is deeply rooted, there is still much more I wish to creatively explore. I would love to incorporate other layers and methods of creative expression in this space, representing different arts I love and I enjoy pursuing. Every creation sparkling from a moment of slow living.
a photo story
a painting
a writing
a textile
a scent
After years chasing tight schedules and flashy lights, today I focus on how I feel over on how much I do and I have. I have re-discovered my passion for photography and painting (I am a very visually aesthetically pleasing person). In these pursuits, I flow in search of the stories told by composition and light and colours. Elements that sometimes are just presents by themselves. This apparent simplicity has opened my own eyes on a slower, more intentional observation of the world around me.
Connecting with natural peaceful landscapes has also become a yearly tradition for me. Exploring remote places and small villages feels like looking through a timeless window, that never really changes. It gives roots. It gives a sense of belonging. At the same time, I am deeply fascinated by urban landscapes, which are forward-thinking and immensely inspiring (hence, some street photography here!).
Travelling has always been an excellent teacher, helping me view the unknown as a balancing act. Walking unfamiliar paths is both frightening and exhilarating; it is an act of courage to image oneself in another's shoes, even for a moment, as our paths cross and we might find ourselves laughing with surprise as fear fades. I always return home feeling a soul-felt sense of gratitude.
Nour (Luna) Atelier was born from a desire for beauty and creativity. It was always intended to evolve as I grow myself. The atelier vision today opens itself on a transformation, beginning with removing to make room for new things to come. Today. This space is simply NOUR. A SLOW ATELIER.
Nour Atelier will be inspired by slow living moments flowing into my artistic expression as I create future collections of vintage & more. Within this new vision, I dream to create a space to inspire, observe and explore.
Thank you for coming along the journey with me.
With love.
Esther Nour.
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