Photographer Brad Dixon made a trip to the Zeitgeist and took marvelous photos of our home and of us. He was sent by The New York Times and we so enjoyed his visit. The article is about the use of color in the home and how it can affect us in a positive or negative manner. There are design-world professionals each discussing their personal color-theories, and I was asked to chime in too. Big thank you to author Caroline Biggs for including me. Find the full article here, “Living in Color.”
The Apryl Miller Zeitgeist Featured on Netflix's "Amazing Interiors" /
My family and I, “The Girls Club”, had the good fortune to be featured in the new Netflix documentary series, Amazing Interiors. It is a show about people’s unconventional homes and how they came to be. Take a stroll with us through the Zeitgeist. You can find us in Amazing Interiors, episode 7, “Technicolor Home”. Big thank you to Netflix for including us.
Apryl Miller Featured in “Hue”, FIT's Alma Mater’s Magazine /
Apryl Miller, Fashion Design, is an “accidental artist” whose first and most ambitious project was her four-bedroom home on the Upper East Side, a palace of color, pattern, and texture in which she raised her two daughters. Art blog Hyperallergic called the space “one of the most immersive, intricate, vibrant, and inhabitable art installations in the city.” It has been used for photo shoots by Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Lee Jeans, Glamour and others. Miller’s sculpture, painting, and jewelry all reflect “our universal state of imperfection and how it binds us together,” she says. Her family is part of an upcoming Netflix series about people with creative homes called Amazing Interiors.
For a group exhibit at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in 2017, Miller created the Chairs for Hope upholstered in a jumble of vintage apparel fabrics. “They look like furniture. You can sit on them. But they’re really art pieces that tell stories.”
Are You Looking For An Entertaining And Informative Guest For Your Podcast? /
As some of you know, I've started doing podcasts and they're so much fun! I get to talk about my guiding artistic principles, how to find your personal style, and all sorts of fun and creative topics. I can be a guest on your podcast or radio show too and we can learn and laugh together along with your listeners. Contact me here at the Guest Interview Website.
This is me sitting in one of my chairs, wearing one of my necklaces in my living room.
How To Do Everything Wrong by Apryl Miller /
I learned long ago, through trial and error, while attempting to live like everyone else, that the best way, the most perfect way to exist in the world, is to do everything wrong. That’s the secret to living. It’s the best advice I have to give you. Just do it ass backwards and you’ll be fine.
When you do everything wrong, it turns out right. Read about it here.
Part of my "Smoke Signal Series"
Apryl Miller in the April 2017 issue of Interior Design /
I was recently featured in the April 2017 issue of Interior Design. Titled "back to school," the article is about an alumni group from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). They showed together at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), in a booth sponsored by FIT. Our concept was "Future Nostalgia", which was derived from a show by performance artist Penny Arcade, "Longing Lasts Longer". The article highlights different participant's work and discusses the meaning behind the concept.
'Million Dollar Decorating' Podcast with James Swan /
I had the good fortune to be interviewed recently by James Swan of the Million Dollar Podcast. Every week, James, designer extraordinaire, interviews the biggest names in the art and design fields. His podcast is considered one of the best in the design world. We had a lively conversation, discussing The Apryl Miller Zeitgeist, the genesis of my creative life, how to find your personal style and raising children in a creative environment. I advised James' listeners to do everything wrong, as it’s the best advice I have to give. You too can explore this concept by visiting "How To Do Everything Wrong". When you do everything wrong, it turns out right. Please have a listen, I think you'll enjoy our conversation. Thank you, James, for the opportunity.
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) /
I have some good news! I am showing my exciting new work at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). It's part of my ongoing two decade series, "Sculpture Masquerading as Furniture" and I'm very excited about these pieces. Out of all the sculptures I've made, I believe these to be my best works. They are titled "Chairs For Hope #1, #2, #3" and are a commentary on our post-Obama world. I was invited by my alma mater, FIT, to participate in an alumni booth at the fair. Our concept is "Future Nostalgia", which was derived from a Penny Arcade performance. May 21-24 in New York City. Here's a sneak peek.
