a novel about Maine, sisters, and a house with secrets
a women-owned and founded design studio, producing and sourcing original art and adornments
a women-owned and founded press aimed at amplifying experimental works by unexpected authors
Meet CREA
CO-FOUNDER, PAINTER, POETRY EDITOR
Rose is a poet, painter, and mother. She received an MA in Fine Arts from The Royal Academy Schools in 1985. Years later, she went back to school to receive an MFA in Poetry from The University of East Anglia (2021). Rose holds a particular interest in the intersections between neurodivergence, nature, motherhood, and silence.
CO-FOUNDER, FICTION & NONFICTION EDITOR, JEWELLERY DESIGNER
Augusta is a writer, jewellery designer, and mother. She received her PhD in Social Anthropology from NYU, her BA from Oxford University in Archaeology and Anthropology, and is completing an MFA in Fiction at Brooklyn College. She teaches writing to college students and leads writing workshops: www.augustaxthomson.com.
ART & DESIGN EDITOR, SET DESIGNER @FENELEKTRA
Elektra is an artist and designer. She received her BA in Design from Goldsmiths University. In addition to editing art and design submissions for CREA, she works as a set and floral designer with Fen.Elektra: www.fenelektra.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR, DESIGN SPECIALIST & MAKER
Calypso is a multi-disciplinary artist, photographer, and curator. She has studied at Bennington College, Naropa University, and Ox-bow School of Art. She handmakes and sources household and vintage goods for CREA.