Reb Ayşe Geduk

I’m Reb, a queer maker living in Western NY. I’ve worked in arts administration for years while experimenting with photography, printmaking sculpture and installation. At some point, my work shifted to using fiber and natural dyes, before I eventually landed at my sewing machine permanently. The clothes I make are simple and made of voluminous silhouettes, natural fibers and simple prints.

What influence does music have in your life as a creative?:

Music has always been a way for me to connect to others, even though I wouldn’t consider myself musically-inclined. I’ve bonded with friends over different artists, shared playlists and dancing at local shows. I’ve befriended musicians because through the common language that forms between visual art and music. Heck, I’ve even collaborated with musicians on artwork! I think the social aspect really speaks to my creative practice; I am nothing without community. I draw inspiration and build faith in my practice through my interactions with other creatives.

I also just like to sway my hips and sing along while I’m working on a project!

Tell us about your playlist:

Fasten your seatbelts, I’m bringing you my best mix of comfort, chaos and catharsis! The title, “been living in a cave” (taken randomly from a song) seemed like an accurate representation of the past year, but also applicable to that moment when you pull yourself away from a project and reenter the world.

A lot of the music I’m drawn to holds big emotions, cool beats and some abstract elements. I love the types of bands who are easy to see play at a local bar or a house show, the kind that you can bump into outside after a set and strike up a conversation, so I’ve included a lot of indie artists that I know and/or have play seen in person.

These songs are arranged according to my workflow and what sorts of songs I gravitate toward in each stage. I hope you’ll enjoy the ebb & flow of my process. 🙂