Muse: Genola De Jong

What do you love about being a woman today?

I love not having to think about being a woman. Just a person , nothing complicated or gender neutral in my meaning. I was always a bit of a tomboy and in some ways I still am

What practices inspire you to keep evolving?

I have always painted and exhibited my work in many places in the world France, Greece, Pacific Islands and Australia. I took time out from exhibiting in galleries while raising my children. Now that they are getting older and don't need me as much, can spend more time in my studio again which is exciting.

What is my favourite part of calling Byron Bay home?

Byron Bay is a fun town to live with great people and lots of natural beauty  I love living in the hinterland, we designed our dream home and it will be hard to move from here.

Tell us a little bit about you and your journey to where you are now with your career and / creative path? 

Travelling inspires me and keeps my work changing-and evolving with new ideas and it  is important for me as an artist to explore the world be its beauty and also to have that feeling of freedom and wonder that new adventures bring. The next chapter for me is to get a series of works together and plan an exhibition

How would you describe your style and what influences what you wear; how would you like to express yourself through your choices with your personal style?

Eclectic bohemian classic with a few Storm boy...Poldark, Merchant Ivory, Classic French. I like to dress to my mood with colour, wearing simple classic clothes in comfortable natural fabrics with some vintage and some menswear. I love jewellery jackets and bags. I am not into shoes, it is boots or sandals for me.

Finally, what is it about wearing Natasha's garments that resonates for you and what would you love to wear but haven't found yet?

Natasha dresses are what I love to dress up in, the fabrics feel beautiful and soft, I love the colours and they are also comfortable and flattering.

The one thing that I haven't found yet and l am always looking for is a really stylish and comfortable travel outfit.

With thanks

Natasha xo