#rachel katstaller

IN THE STUDIO | RACHEL KATSTALLER 

We’re checking out the creative haven of artist Rachel Katstaller who lives and works in a small shared studio space, located in Innsbruck, Austria. With a view of the mountains and lots of natural lights, Rachel not only finds inspiration in her surroundings, but also in the things she keeps in her studio! Take the leap and find out more about her space, what inspires her and what her typical studio day is like. 

Learn more about Rachel Katstaller in our Art School feature! 

Photographs by Ulli Hoschek 

Where your space is located: Innsbruck, Austria. Right in the middle of the Alps.

Can you describe to folks a little about your studio or creative art space?
I have a small shared studio within the design forum of my city, which means I share a building with other creatives. My studio is on the second floor, with a window towards the mountains and lots of natural light. I love how it’s my little creative haven, and it’s filled with books, small memories from my tropical home and all the art supplies I can afford. Because it took me two years to finally get it, I still can’t believe how lucky I am to have such an inspiring space to call my own!

What’s a typical day in the studio like for you?
I’m not a morning person, so I usually get in late. Before that I’ve already answered all urgent emails from home and then try to carve in an hour of sketching out ideas for myself. Then I normally get started on client work, have lunch with my studio mate, and continue on whatever projects I’m working on until around 6. That’s when I wrap it up and go skateboarding with friends.

What type of things do you keep around the studio to inspire you? What art are on your walls?
I have several things that remind me of my tropical home, like a typical sorpresa of Ilobasco (the tiny figurine made out of clay), pictures of my friends, cool commissions and art from friends. I also have tons of picture books that I always refer back to when I’m in need of some inspiration. The cool thing of being in the design forum is that I have access to interesting exhibitions and books to get inspired. 

If you had to listen to one song on repeat forever in the studio, what would it be?
Know What I Want by Kali Uchis

If you could pick anyone in the world, who would you collaborate with?
Since it’s such an open question, I’d love to collaborate with Vans again!

Lastly, what’s something not many people know about you?
It might come as a surprise to some, but I rarely listen to any music at all! Not that I don’t like music, but I find it very distracting and I just love a good audiobook or podcast while working.

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