Interview Radio 104FM Dublin - 2024

 
How did you get into art, how did it all start?

For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in art. I started drawing as a small child
and always knew that I would do something with art in my life.

Can you describe your work process for us?

My pictures are planned in detail before my pen/brush touches the paper or canvas.
I start with photos that I have taken or found and combine them with myideas and visions.
Beforehand, I always make rough sketches, as a preliminary reference, so to speak. I still often work with
axes and grids. Once the sketches are done, I use them as a template for my final picture.

Which people inspire you?

I am a big fan of Frida Kahlo; I admire her for her strength and determination. I am also taken with Audrey
Hepburn and her graceful delicacy. But I am also an observer of everyday life, consciously perceiving the people around me.
I am also very inspired by fashion photography, by photographers such as Peter Lindbergh, Ellen Von Unwerth and Helmut Newton, to name just a few.

What makes a good work of art?

I think everyone would answer that question differently. For me, it has to have good composition
and good use of color, and it has to make sense. There's a lot of art out there these days.
When I see something that looks like there's no thought process behind it, I'm not interested.

What should art achieve?

I believe that the purpose of art is to document the times in which we live and to give future generations
a sense of what the world and society look like today. I don't think this has to be a conscious decision on the part of the artist, but simply by existing in a particular time, works of art convey what the world was like.

Does art make you happy?

YES! Even if you don't like a work of art, the mere fact that it makes you feel and
think, that it makes your brain work, brings happiness and fulfillment into your life.