Artist Stories

Stories Behind the Work

An Artist's Blog from Africa to Baja California Sur

Stories Behind the Work

My Artist Blog

Where I have the privilege of sharing my personal stories on growing up in Africa, solo female traveling 35+ countries, professional athletics and the World Tour, and building an art career in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Each story offers insight (for us both) into the experiences that shape my artwork, creative process, and perspective as a contemporary artist.

Artist Stories - from Africa to Baja California Sur
Leaving Home Alone at 17: The Return to Africa PART 1

Leaving Home Alone at 17: The Return to Africa PART 1

|Isabel von Zastrow
This story begins with four years of living in the USA working and saving to leave at 17 and return to Africa. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to precious time with...