Possessed
Please share your name
Grisel
How would you describe what you do? Your practice, your craft, your cash machine?
My craft is an organic process of fulfillment of identity and dopamine.
Can you tell us where you are from?
Born and raised in Puerto Rico living in NYC!
What does your morning routine look like?
My morning routine starts with positive affirmations, news and a good cup of coffee from my local coffee shop.
Where do you look for inspiration? A place, a person, a book, an action?
I look for inspiration through history and architecture. I’m a full time researcher of the 1800’s which I mostly get inspired by.
What work are you most proud of?
I’m extremely proud of being able to be part of many iconic music videos and mostly proud of being able to have my own fashion shows in NYC and Puerto Rico.
“The best advice I’ve gotten is to assert my boundaries as a designer and not to people please.”
What has been the biggest challenge on your journey?
My biggest challenge has been keeping up with social media and it’s constant changes.
How do you define success? What are the goalposts you look out for?
Success for me means to be true to my art and to respect the process. My cash machine also measures my ability to maintain a profitable business and goals.
What's the best advice you've gotten from someone?
The best advice I’ve gotten is to assert my boundaries as a designer and not to people please.
Who is someone that has helped you get to where you are now? How were they impactful?
My best friend Parma Ham has been there for me since day 1. They have always been there for me in my most vulnerable times.
What are you currently listening to? What is your go to song?
Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of Pop music and have been revisiting SOPHIE’s work because she was indeed someone very special.
What's the last thing you bought with cash?
The last thing I bought with cash was my tarot reading.
See more work at www.possessednyc.com
