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Dokle enthusiastically agreed, saying
that there tends to be some distrust
among artists.
“People get a little bit protective and
scared, and I don't think like that,” she
said. “New York City is very big — there is
plenty for everybody, as long as we are
authentic in what we do and we love it,
there is plenty for everybody. So I only see
see possibilities … rather than a competition.”
Since all three women live in the area —
Dokle in Astoria, Thornhill in Sunnyside and
Penaloza in Jackson Heights — they are familiar
with other makers (as they call themselves)
and storefronts in the area.
When I met with these artists, Dokle was
hosting a children's birthday party next door
at Okabaloo. They were also gearing up for
an open house later that afternoon, in order
to meet with potential artists and makers to
sell their wares in the shop.
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