Diosdado “Dodie” Mondero

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Back in 2014 our basement was flooded by a severe storm that knocked out the power. We were walking around in three inches of water – it was a stressful time.We had to throw out many large personal items that suffered water damage, which freed up space. And it was during the clean-up process that I realised this was a blessing in disguise. I had an opportunity to start over and create my dream art studio.

As I was brainstorming some ideas, I asked myself what interior appealed to me the most? I remembered how impressed I was when I saw steampunk cosplayers attending the San Diego Comic-Con back in 2008, with their Victorian fashions combined with custom-made accessories. I’ve always loved the Industrial Age, and that was my light bulb moment. I decided to create an Industrial Revolution-themed studio with a touch of steampunk.