alexiachianis

Four Years In... Every Saturday morning at the Olde Beaufort Farmers Market, you’ll find me set up as Artificial by Kevin, surrounded by bold, colorful pieces that blend art and technology in a way that still surprises people. I create unique AI-assisted artwork, with my travel poster series becoming the most recognizable part of my booth—capturing places we all know and love along the Crystal Coast in a fresh, almost nostalgic way. This is my fourth year as a vendor, and what started as an...

This was my very first time vending at OBFM, which felt especially exciting after years of visiting the market myself. At markets, I’m always curious about what brought someone there that day, and what moments lead them to pause with a particular piece of artwork. A visitor stopped by while traveling cross-country with her dog, and she shared that she has been choosing a piece of art from each state she visits. It also happened to be her birthday, and her friend, who was on a separate road...

This past weekend was such a special milestone for Simple Southern Garden—our very first day at the Olde Beaufort Farmers Market! I truly didn’t know what to expect going in, but I left feeling so encouraged, grateful, and inspired. One of my favorite parts of the day was getting to connect with so many wonderful people. I had the chance to chat with several master gardeners, which was both exciting and a little humbling. Not only did they share their knowledge and experiences, but they also...