People: Romy Northover
Name: Romy Northover
Occupation/Business/Creative Outlet: Artist | Creative Director
Starsign: Leo
First thing you did this morning? Body scan
What does 'wellness' mean to you? I actually don't like the sound of the word 'wellness' - but what I am forever looking for are those primitive, animalistic moments where you completely feel at one and alive with your senses. I feel it in movement, sound, nature, awareness.
Products found in your shower/by your bath? Costa Brazil Jungle oil its the best
Three things that can always be found in your kitchen cupboard? Tea, olive oil, pepper
Favourite kitchen utensil? Wooden spoon
Favourite Travel destination? The last place I travelled to was Mexico city - it was my first time, and a change of scene was sorely needed. I completely fell in love had the most fun and saw incredible art and culture. I was blown away. Travel makes me feel everything so acutely, I love that.
Currently reading? Agua Viva - Clarice Lispector, Book of Longing - Leonard Cohen, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat on Audio, 'The Body Keeps Score', 'The Hidden Life of Trees'.
Currently browsing (.com)? Passport renewals
Favourite breakfast food? Depends but I love fruit in the morning. I've just started a new practice of 'creating before consuming' in the mornings this for me is really in relation to information. I've found it to be super helpful to ground down, do a somatic practice in the morning before reading the news or looking at my phone etc. especially with the current climate its been really instrumental in not making me feel flattened or overwhelmed.
Three items in your wallet / bag? Money, keys, sunglasses
An album/mix that calms your nervous system? Alice Coltrane
An album/mix that hypes you up? Quantic - Muevelo Negro
Most commonly used apps on your phone? IG, whatsApp, audible
Favourite form of movement/exercise? Walking our dog, somatics, wild swimming, pilates and I love some hardcore intensity and kettle bells too.
One thing you'd like to incorporate into your day/week that you're currently yet to? More movement - is such a good medicine, but I often feel challenged to make enough time for it
Nighttime rituals? Fresh ginger in hot water & burning breu resin
I feel most creatively fulfilled when... I'm travelling - its a sensory exploration I find very rewarding. when I'm on holiday I'm not in that heavy out put phase which I actually find quite compulsive! I can relax and receive a bit more
I'm currently working on... some site specific installations outside in the catskills NY, ceramics made from freshly dug blue cotswolds clay and glassware
This time last year, I wish I knew.. I could answer my own question
I'm grateful for... feelings
Fig 01. Romy, photographed by Bec Lorrimor
FIg. 02. Weight of Placement - Marfa Series, photographed by Kara Town
16 - 04 - 20