What pop artist Maria Qamar, also known as Hatecopy, is passionate about home decor.
After getting laid off from her job as a copywriter in 2015, Maria Kamal started spending her free time on her favorite hobby. It's a satirical cartoon-style pop art doodle inspired by her life as a South Asian woman. She posted her doodles on her Instagram under the name Hatecopy (a subtle jab at her career) and quickly realized that the subversive humor behind her work resonated with a wide audience. I noticed that there was. Then, in 2016, she got some big breaks. She appeared on the cover of a magazine. Elle Canada Alongside Lilly Singh, her work was featured in Mindy Kaling's series mindy project. These days, Kamal sells her popular designs in the form of shirts, plates, and posters. Last year, she held the following exhibitions: bloody pool She has exhibited work at Richard Taittinger Gallery in New York and will present a new installation at Artist Project in Toronto this month. Here are the pieces she is currently using.
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incomplete vase
Japanese artist Kazunori Hamana makes clay pots and leaves them outside to expose them to the elements. “I love the 'live and let go' idea behind Hamana's work,” says Kamal. “That's how I feel about the Internet. When you put something online, it's going to be picked up in any situation.”
porcelain pc
Gaming equipment brand Corsair has created this ceramic computer decorated with traditional Chinese designs. There is also a space inside to place a tea set. “As both a gamer and an artist, I think this is really cool. It's a one-of-a-kind piece, but it would make a great collector's item.”
lively chat
Delhi-based NorBlack NorWhite designs playful textiles handcrafted in India, including chatais (a type of picnic blanket) made from recycled plastic. “I like the cute rendition of Chatai, which is very popular in the home country.”
metal sofa
A modular sofa made to order by Italian furniture brand Living Divani. “I'm a huge sci-fi fan and I love how they look like spaceships. It also reminds me of couch potatoes baked in aluminum foil.”
impressive art
Colombian painter Santiago Parra's work is characterized by bold black lines interspersed with varying degrees of care and aggression. “The high level of IDGAF Para's art evokes in my soul and brings me great joy. The black and white color scheme matches my interior design and his style, giving it a goth feel. love.”
retro tv
Shaped like a space helmet, the vintage JVC Videoosphere was designed in the '70s and is fully functional. “It would be a lot of fun if I could connect my Famicom and play it.” duck hunt. I love this color.It's like something Star Trek”
feminine sculpture
This giant bronze statue in King's Cross, London is titled: sit down, by New York artist Tshabalala Self. “I happened to see it on Instagram, and I had a dream that it was at my front door. I was overwhelmed by the scale, the coolness of the pose, and the color scheme. Then, in my dream, I saw something… If so, it must be fate.”
