An Interview with Hallie Brewer

an intimate conversation with the artist & creative director

Welcome to the first interview of Creativity in the Time of Capitalism (CITTOC). This first conversation is with artist and creative mind Hallie Brewer.

Hallie Brewer, portrait by Kelly DeWitt

Hallie’s professional work as a graphic designer, art director, and creative director blossomed in the hospitality space, beginning at Liz Lambert’s boutique Bunkhouse Hotels. Her work has since run the gamut, from a luxury camping brand to interior installations for a milieu of spaces: from restaurants and hotels to co-working and commercial sites. She has created layouts for Artisan Books and partnered with companies on projects ranging from full-service brand identity to one-off collabs, including wine labels and wallpaper. 

A few of Brewer's design collaborations, via the artist

As a visual artist, Hallie works primarily in the space of collage, with works on both paper and fabric, drawing from a diverse background in printmaking, textiles, and film photography. Her collage work is distinct in its spare minimalism, coupled with arresting textures a…