8 Years as a
Full-Time Artist
By Stephanie Reppas
from October Design
Hi! My name is Stephanie
and I own October Design
in Hudson Valley, NY. I
turn reclaimed industrial
and rustic materials
into unique lighting and décor for homes
and businesses.
I’ve always had an
affection for abandoned
places and things,
finding beauty and potential in something
that the rest of the world
has passed over or cast
off (bonus: free art
supplies!). I also love being
hands-on with tools
and working with organic
materials like wood, leather,
and concrete. It’s fun to turn
an object on its head and find an
unusual new use for it. I like to
surprise others – and sometimes
myself – by working a bit of whimsy into
my work, like oddball chandeliers made
from upcycled X-ray film or rabbit fence.
paired with old microscope slides.
08 FEATURED SELLER | OCTOBER DESIGN
Photo by Lynette Scoles
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