xerrajeros is the lifestyle collective created by Marcela Slade, her brother, Sammy Slade and her husband Christian Molina in Barcelona, Spain in the year 2000. The idea was to form a think tank of creative individuals who love what they do. Currently sladesign and studiox design + build are the studio spaces of Marcela and Christian. Located in the heart of Carrboro, NC, they create, promote and
teach architecture, art, design and culture. Monday–Saturday. Hours are flexible, so if you want to make sure someone is there, call to make an appointment: 9194484888 / or email: [email protected]
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The name xerrajeros came from the many stickers found on the Langfor doors of Barcelona. Cerrajeros with a "c" means locksmith. In the native language of Barcelona, catalan, many words that start with a "c" are spelled with an "x". The spelling of the collective also has to do with their logo a profile of a head with an "x" in place of the brain and a keyhole in place of the ear. In this instance, the "x" acts like in math, as a variable. The keyhole meaning open to listening, open-minded, open-hearted. The idea was to promote the collective by stickers and graffiti. The logo can be seen in cities within in USofA, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Ecuador, Colombia, Thailand, Japan and Australia.
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In Barcelona Christian and Marcela owned and operated two galleries: la cuchara art i disseny (2006) on Calle Sant Just and sladesign (2007) on Calle Carabassa, both in the Gothic Quarters. In Quito they had xerrajeros galería studio shop on the edge of the Historic Park of Cumbaya, Ecuador (2013–2016)
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Marcela and Christian met at the Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, GA. Christian received his Masters of Architecture, a 5 year program at the time, and Marcela a BFA in Graphic Design and MFA in Illustration. They live in Carrboro, NC with their 2 beautiful brilliant boys.
