Support an Artist's Recovery in Marshall, NC

Hello friends,

It is beyond devastating to see how our beloved community has been hit by this storm. As many of you already know, my studio in Marshall High Studios on the island in Marshall, NC was destroyed by Hurricane Helene! The water reached over 20 feet, which means my sacred space of 8 years was completely submerged and demolished by the currents and debris coming down the river. I will include the pictures I was able to capture below. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to enter the space, given the door was blocked by the collapsed wall.

My heart is broken. This studio was more than a work space, but my home! In this disaster I not only lost most of it, if not all of my porcelain creations, tools, kilns, and resources, but also materials (clay, wood, fabric, fibers, etc) and research/recipes from over 15 years as an artist.

As a full-time artist, this could potentially end my career. This is why I am asking for help from those that are able and willing to donate anything you can to help me get back on my feet. It’s also important to note that all my shows as of right now have been cancelled for the foreseeable future because of this regional tragedy. This means I may have no income until I can return to doing craft shows. Thankfully, I had my copper electroform jewelry at home in Asheville and not in my studio. I will be able to continue creating this work, but no events to sell during the peak season for artists. Fall and holiday season has previously been my most profitable time of year and pays my bills through the winter.

Thank you to everyone that has checked in, sent their condolences and support during this time. I trust that we will get through this together! I promise I will never stop creating, but would so appreciate the help to rebuild and survive. ❤️

Please check out my work below and if you want to purchase my jewelry, you can find it on my Pure Ritual website!

http://www.ninakawar.com

https://www.pure-ritual.com

Update: Once on the island I will access and have a better idea of what is lost and what I need to survive and to get my feet back up and a new creative studio. My goal is to raise enough money so that I may also distribute and donate anything above that to other artists in the same situation as me in Marshall High Studios. An opportunity to help my fellow artists out through the generosity of all of you. So please, assist us on this path towards rebuilding and renewal. Love to you all!