ART & SCULPTURES
What art do you most identify with ?
Dance , sculpture and painting … fashion , architecture , design … and where would they all be without music ? It is hard to say which art I identify with specifically because for me , they are all part of the symphony that creates an experience .
When did you first fall in love with art ?
The impact art has on the beholder is what makes me love it . The connection between the creator , the created and the beholder forms a circle of shared experience . Art only lives if it is seen and there is a continuation of joint experience which is why I think it is so important to visit and preserve our museums and bring our children there already at young ages . We connect with our ancestors and our contemporaries there , for human nature never changes even if our cultures and technologies do . So , I suppose I fell in love already as a little girl , visiting museums and drawing and colouring in school . I would take a commissions and sell posters to my classmates for a quarter already in elementary school !
When the time comes , I work with it , bending and melding it until I can see the form it can take and which materials are to be used to manifest the feeling that originally sparked my interest .
Do you have one particular creation that really stands out above others ?
The “ Kill Your Fear ” series has been pivotal for me . Apart from the meaning , it marks the begin of a new development in my creation process in which I fuse diverse materials and techniques with figurative imagery . Inspired from a movie scene from the 60 ’ s , I had no idea what it was that resonated with me until I had already finished the first one . Only then did I realise its meaning and the name of the series , and it is an image I hold before me when I know I need to overcome my inhibitions and own psychological barriers .
How do you find inspiration before creating each piece ?
We live in a highly visual culture where images are created and shared at a mind bending pace . Every now and then , an image — be that an observation of my surroundings , a movie scene , a photo , or a freeze-frame shot from a memory — will grab my attention and I collect it . If the image doesn ’ t leave my mind but calls me back to explore and push and develop , then I know there is something there worth expressing .
I know you run some workshops , do you enjoy teaching others and inspiring them to create their own art ?
I absolutely adore seeing the spark of life that comes into someone ’ s eyes as they start to creatively express themselves . I strongly believe in the power of serious fun for achieving amazing results , in any area of life and business , for neither burnout nor boredom exist for someone living out their creative potential . That is why I have created workshops for individuals dedicated to personal growth through the creative process and collaborate with corporations to boost the creative atmosphere as well as to rediscover serious fun and all that it can achieve in the workplace .
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How did it all start ?
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I have never not made art , but it would never have occurred to me to make art for my career without the encouragement and support of my husband . He is a great motivator and helps me not only break down overwhelming dreams into do-able daily steps , but also helps me to develop speed , stay on time and keep track of the clock !
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