Vorja Sánchez is known for creating intricate, dreamlike artworks inspired by nature from his studio in Barcelona. His creative practice blends fantasy with scientific observation, drawing on organic forms and natural history. Vault Editions sat down with Vorja to learn more about his creative process, where he finds inspiration, and the intention behind his work - let’s go!

Today we're looking at five iconic examples of protective imagery in art history and its lasting influence on artists and designers.

The Exquisite Corpse breaks the habit of over-planning and loosens the grip of authorship. It encourages participants to collaborate rather than control, to accept awkward joins, imperfections, and absurdity, and to value the process over a polished outcome.

Today’s interview is with Danish artist Laust Højgaard. We talk about curiosity, authenticity, and letting work unfold over time. Laust shares how his work reflects a mix of influences, contrasts, and emotions, and explains what returning to art on his own terms gave him. Let’s go!

Tattoo artist, illustrator, and printmaker Billy Bernert is known for his blackwork and engraving-inspired tattoos. His practice channels the aesthetics of old woodcuts and copper engravings, drawing on the legacy of Albrecht Dürer and his contemporaries from the 15th century. Working from his studio, Sulphur Tattoo, in the German countryside, Billy captures and reimagines the visual power of the Old Masters while weaving in modern influences. His practice spans disciplines, from bold, one-off tattoo designs to illustrations and woodcuts he carves and prints himself, all rooted in the tradition and texture of historical printmaking.

It’s autumn for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, and this time of year is especially inspiring for artists and designers; the sunlight flattens and cools the day’s colours, nights darken and draw in earlier, and the trees slowly turn from green to gold. It’s the perfect season to explore themes of transformation, texture, and impermanence in your work. If you’re feeling inspired by the shifting light and fading colour, here are five ideas for you to get started

We’re currently working on a very special project: Cabinets of Curiosity, an Image Archive. These collections, known as Wunderkammern, were assemblages of rare, unusual, and remarkable objects designed to inspire curiosity and inquiry. The Wunderkammer emerged during the Renaissance, when fascination with the natural world met a surge in exploration, trade, and artistic experimentation. Read on to find out more!

Sydney-based tattoo artist and painter Celia Dunne specialises in black and grey realism, dark metal lettering, and abstract ornamental design. With 12 years of experience in the tattooing industry, she has established a reputation not only in her native Australia but also internationally, traveling for guest spots and conventions. Known for her relentless work ethic and dedication to the craft, Celia’s creative practice seamlessly transitions between tattooing, painting, and merchandise design, often collaborating with brands and fellow creatives to continually push her creative boundaries. 

Georgina Leung is a London-based tattoo artist, illustrator, and maker, born to Hong Kong immigrant parents and trained in Jewellery Design at Edinburgh College of Art. After nearly a decade working in commercial fashion as a senior jewellery designer, she founded Chop Stick n Poke (@chop_stick_n_poke) in 2020, a joyful, tattoo-inspired project born from creative burnout and a desire for something more personal. Her work blends playful flash tattoo-style illustrations with colourful nods to the Asian diaspora and everyday life.