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Intimate and uninhibited

Intimate
and uninhibited


Talent can be found in every corner of the world, as PEDRO shifts the gaze from art to the artists by catching up with creatives Lily Taieb and Alfie Nickerson, whose work reflects a time when individuality is more important than ever. We speak with them about their projects, sources of inspiration and motivation, and how they establish a characteristic aesthetic that is faithful to their personal style and vision of life.

Intimate and uninhibited

Talent can be found in every corner of the world, as PEDRO shifts the gaze from art to the artists by catching up with creatives Lily Taieb and Alfie Nickerson, whose work reflects a time when individuality is more important than ever. We speak with them about their projects, sources of inspiration and motivation, and how they establish a characteristic aesthetic that is faithful to their personal style and vision of life.

Lily Taieb

Alfie Nickerson

 
 

Garden Designer
Alfie Nickerson

Garden Designer
Alfie Nickerson

Alfie Nickerson, a garden designer with ten years of experience in the industry, recently shared insights into his career and inspirations. When asked about himself, Alfie mentioned his previous work as a gardener and his interest in gardening flowers. He expressed a desire to work in a field that allowed him to grow things from start to finish.

Alfie Nickerson, a garden designer with ten years of experience in the industry, recently shared insights into his career and inspirations. When asked about himself, Alfie mentioned his previous work as a gardener and his interest in gardening flowers. He expressed a desire to work in a field that allowed him to grow things from start to finish.

Alfie’s journey into garden design began after he finished school at the age of 18. While working as a chocolate atelier, he realized that he preferred the outdoors and decided to pursue a career in gardening. When asked about his sources of inspiration, Alfie mentioned online platforms and observing what others grow. He also emphasized the importance of exploring the possibilities of growing various plants by observing the natural world and constantly learning through books and personal experience.

Among his projects, Alfie’s favourite is the creation of his flower company, Burnt Fen Flowers. He aims to expand the company’s size each year, with a particular focus on developing his own varieties of dahlia flowers through cross-pollination. This research and fieldwork keep him occupied and passionate about his work.

Alfie’s journey into garden design began after he finished school at the age of 18. While working as a chocolate atelier, he realized that he preferred the outdoors and decided to pursue a career in gardening.

When asked about his sources of inspiration, Alfie mentioned online platforms and observing what others grow. He also emphasized the importance of exploring the possibilities of growing various plants by observing the natural world and constantly learning through books and personal experience.

Among his projects, Alfie’s favourite is the creation of his flower company, Burnt Fen Flowers. He aims to expand the company’s size each year, with a particular focus on developing his own varieties of dahlia flowers through cross-pollination. This research and fieldwork keep him occupied and passionate about his work.

Image from Alfie Nickerson’s Burnt Fen Flowers Instagram - @burntfenflowers

Image from Alfie Nickerson’s Burnt Fen Flowers Instagram - @burntfenflowers

Image from Alfie Nickerson’s Burnt Fen Flowers Instagram - @burntfenflowers

In terms of fashion, Alfie described himself as muddy and colourful. He expressed a preference for wearing vibrant and casual attire, embodying his identity as a walking garden.

In terms of fashion, Alfie described himself as muddy and colourful. He expressed a preference for wearing vibrant and casual attire, embodying his identity as a walking garden.

Who is your role model/someone that you look up to and see as an ICON in your field?

I once went and volunteered at this place called Fern Verrow, the head gardener there was Jane Scotter and she’s incredible – she’s the top in biodynamic flower growing and she’s the first person I’d ask if I have any questions, her farm is beautiful and stunning.

Who is your role model/someone that you look up to and see as an ICON in your field?

I once went and volunteered at this place called Fern Verrow, the head gardener there was Jane Scotter and she’s incredible – she’s the top in biodynamic flower growing and she’s the first person I’d ask if I have any questions, her farm is beautiful and stunning.

With his passion for gardening and dedication to personal growth, Alfie Nickerson continues to thrive as a garden designer, aiming to create breath-taking spaces and push the boundaries of floral cultivation.

With his passion for gardening and dedication to personal growth, Alfie Nickerson continues to thrive as a garden designer, aiming to create breath-taking spaces and push the boundaries of floral cultivation.

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