Cassandra Mayela weaves stories of displacement from the clothing of Venezuelan migrants. In The Queue, the Brooklyn-based artist shares about artists who create work around immigration experiences, the emotional reactions her work has drawn, and a Venezuelan pop artist whose work she admires.

Terumi Saito anchors her expansive artistic practice in the ancient method of backstrap weaving. In The Queue, the Brooklyn-based artist shares about a fascinating indigenous Japanese weaving culture, the physical challenges of using a backstrap loom, and a community-minded ceramics workshop she attended in New York.

Rigorous craftsmanship shines through in Jiyong Lee’s glass sculptures. In The Queue, the Carbondale, Illinois–based artist and professor shares about the inspiration behind his work, the challenges of sourcing materials, and the interplay between teaching and studio work.

Yuko Nishikawa’s squishy, organic sculptures and installations can transform our understanding of space. In The Queue, the Brooklyn-based multimedia artist shares about the beauty of traditional homes in Japan, the writer whose work made her reconsider her relationships with objects, and her upcoming exhibitions in the US and Japan.

Michael C. Thorpe paints joyful scenes with fabric and thread. In The Queue, the Brooklyn-based multimedia artist shares about collaborating with Nike, learning from his ancestors, and two iconic contemporary artists whose work he admires.

Domestic life comes into focus in Kate Greenberg’s objects and furniture. In The Queue, the Oakland, California–based designer and maker shares about visiting an underground grotto, the craft community in the Bay Area, and the stone benches that she’d love to have in her own home.

For Everett Noel, the handcrafted is a way of life. In The Queue, the Northern California knife maker shares about his habit of trading work with other makers at craft shows, the collaborative projects he’s working on, and the unique settings in Northern California where he’s seen art exhibitions.

Kristina Batiste’s minimalist ceramics are a tactile invitation to conversation. In The Queue, the Tacoma, Washington–based artist shares about the minimalist artists who inspire her, her favorite everyday tools, and an artwork that stopped her in her tracks.

Cedric Mitchell makes funky glassware and design objects that enhance the drinking experience. In The Queue, the Los Angeles–based glassblower and designer shares his dream collaborations, how chromotherapy principles guide his work, and the strengths of the craft community in LA.

Ger Xiong illuminates the Hmong American experience through evocative jewelry and textiles that riff on traditional forms and patterns. In The Queue, the Minneapolis-based artist shares the family connections forged through embroidery, his plans for an upcoming residency, and outstanding contemporary Hmong artists.

For multidisciplinary artist Tamara Santibañez, meaning and identity are forged on the body. In The Queue, the Brooklyn-based artist shares about how ideas work across their various artistic mediums, points to fellow tattooers who work in clay, and highlights three beloved craft artists.

Roberto Benavidez sculpts piñatas that embrace the odd and fantastical. In The Queue, the Los Angeles–based piñatero shares about the piñata that first inspired him, John J. Audubon’s influence on his work, and the craft art in his home studio.

Jo Andersson’s glass vessels and lighting inspire reflection and contemplation. In The Queue, the Gothenburg, Sweden–based artist shares about the embodiment at the core of glassblowing, her admiration for masters of the medium, and her future plans in glassblowing.

Kandy G Lopez stitches mesmerizing, bold portraits of people of color. In The Queue, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida–based multimedia artist shares about her favorite place to get materials, the qualities that draw her to a portrait subject, and a fascinating Miami fiber art exhibition.

Tom Fruin turns found materials into vivid public sculptures. In The Queue, the Brooklyn-based sculptor shares about the discarded items that find their way into his work, his favorite tools, and two visionary South American artists with recent shows in New York.