Meet Marisa Langley, a visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York.
Originally hailing from Sydney, Australia, we spent some time with Marisa in her adopted home of New York, getting to know her personal wellness practice for the pace of life in the city that never sleeps.
Where is one of your favourite places in the world to reset and/or unwind?
I recently did a fun trip upstate to Kingston, NY when my brother was visiting. It was the end of summer and we swam at Peekamoose Blue Hole - it was heaven! I’m also dreaming of going back to Coqui Coqui in Coba, Mexico. I try to escape the city when possible and would like to integrate travel into my practice more, as I love being in new surroundings.
What are some daily rituals you swear by to maintain physical and emotional wellbeing?
Cold showers, the sauna and dry brushing are in my current rotation this winter.
What do you carve time out for in your schedule that helps with your mental clarity?
I typically wake up early and enjoy the ritual of making coffee. I love this quiet time, it’s so important to me as it sets the tone for the rest of my day. I try to get some form of movement daily; whether that’s a walk in the park or a trip to the grocery store I find that moving my body helps get rid of any pent-up anxiety.
How do you balance your work/personal life? When tired or rundown, how do you recharge on your days off?
I find this balance challenging at times in New York and often feel my nervous system can take a hit with the pace here. On my days off I try to reset in any way I can; I take things slow and I might do a yoga or pilates class at the gym. Cooking is also a very therapeutic practice for me. Making dinner or baking to a favourite playlist is a great way for me to feel grounded.
In what space do you feel the most relaxed and inspired?
At home or in a favourite gallery. I love being in my space and get most inspired when thinking of ways to add to it or make changes. In my apartment, I’m currently into blue tones and ceramics, and I recently created a small nook for a desk so that I could have my own workspace. I never tire of going to the Noguchi Museum or Dia Beacon, both are so calming.
Meet Marisa Langley, a visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York.
Originally hailing from Sydney, Australia, we spent some time with Marisa in her adopted home of New York, getting to know her personal wellness practice for the pace of life in the city that never sleeps.
Where is one of your favourite places in the world to reset and/or unwind?
I recently did a fun trip upstate to Kingston, NY when my brother was visiting. It was the end of summer and we swam at Peekamoose Blue Hole - it was heaven! I’m also dreaming of going back to Coqui Coqui in Coba, Mexico. I try to escape the city when possible and would like to integrate travel into my practice more, as I love being in new surroundings.
What are some daily rituals you swear by to maintain physical and emotional wellbeing?
Cold showers, the sauna and dry brushing are in my current rotation this winter.
What do you carve time out for in your schedule that helps with your mental clarity?
I typically wake up early and enjoy the ritual of making coffee. I love this quiet time, it’s so important to me as it sets the tone for the rest of my day. I try to get some form of movement daily; whether that’s a walk in the park or a trip to the grocery store I find that moving my body helps get rid of any pent-up anxiety.
How do you balance your work/personal life? When tired or rundown, how do you recharge on your days off?
I find this balance challenging at times in New York and often feel my nervous system can take a hit with the pace here. On my days off I try to reset in any way I can; I take things slow and I might do a yoga or pilates class at the gym. Cooking is also a very therapeutic practice for me. Making dinner or baking to a favourite playlist is a great way for me to feel grounded.
In what space do you feel the most relaxed and inspired?
At home or in a favourite gallery. I love being in my space and get most inspired when thinking of ways to add to it or make changes. In my apartment, I’m currently into blue tones and ceramics, and I recently created a small nook for a desk so that I could have my own workspace. I never tire of going to the Noguchi Museum or Dia Beacon, both are so calming.