Artist Katya Granova discusses her creative practice within her studio at the Spinnerei, a massive former yarn factory in Leipzig, Germany. Granova details her daily routine, which is dictated by natural light and a soundtrack of rock and metal music, and explains how the industrial scale of the space allows her to create large-format works that blend painting with physical movement akin to dance.
The feature highlights the Spinnerei's enduring significance as a major European art hub that bridges Germany's industrial past with its contemporary creative scene. By providing insight into the practicalities of working within a historic GDR-era complex, the piece underscores the vital relationship between architectural environment, scale, and an artist's ability to execute ambitious, large-scale projects.