What made you approach art and become an artist? (events, feelings, experiences...)
I was always drawn into art as a kid and fascinated by it and even though I have finished art schools I wouldn't call myself an artist.
What is your artistic journey, techniques and subjects you have experimented with to date?
I have started painting maybe three years ago, so it's relatively a short period of time, but my first medium was and still is photography and digital art. I have experimented a bit with animation and 3D too.
What are 3 aspects that differentiate you from other artists, making your work unique?
It's impossible just to name three things that differentiate me from the other artists. I suppose I have a unique way of seeing things and to see beauty in places were other people don't see much or nothing.
Where does your inspiration come from?
Nature, city, other paintings or art in general, words, sentences, books, music.
What is the intent of your art? What visions, sensations or feelings do you want to evoke in the viewer?
I want my art to be contemplative but attractive visually. I enjoy when people looking at my art have the feeling of discovering a story, sometimes I'm able to hide a bit of symbolism which also gives an interesting twist to the artwork.
What is the process of creation of your works? Spontaneous or with a long preparatory process (technique, inspiration from art classics or other)?
It is hard to say, but I thinks it always take months to create an idea on the other hand I'm doing paintings right now where idea just popped into my head in a matter of seconds.
What techniques do you prefer?If yes, can you explain it?
As I don't have my own studio but instead working in a very small flat I'm kinda stuck with acrylic paints and a computer where I create digital collages from time to time.
Are there any innovative aspects to your work? Can you tell us which ones?
Nothing innovative, I like the old-school approach to painting and just to grind artwork inch by inch, layer after layer. Tedious and boring work :)
Do you have a format or medium that you are most comfortable with?If yes, Why?
If I have owned a studio I could answer this question properly, but otherwise acrylic paint and a computer is all I can manage right now.
Where do you produce your work? At home, in a shared or private studio? And within this space how is your production organized?
Actually my work is created in a corridor between living room and a kitchen, my dream is to have a small studio where I could thrive as an artist.
Does your work lead you to travel to meet new collectors, for shows or exhibitions? If so, what do you gain from it?
I haven't got any shows or exhibitions yet
How do you imagine the evolution of your work and your figure as an artist in the future?
Truly I have no idea. I enjoy creating art, but there are sometimes inner doubts if this what I create even makes sense. Time will show I guess.
What is the topic, style, or technique of your latest artistic production?
Mostly figure painting, portraits actually, very modern and surreal. I'm about to try out new paints by Winsor which are oil paints but water mixable so I'm very curious how it goes.
Can you tell us about your most important exhibition experience?
Unfortunately I haven't got any yet.
If you could have created a famous work in the history of art, which one would you choose? And why would you choose it?
There are too many, but first one which comes to my mind is Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez. I have always loved the composition and the mystery behind that masterpiece.
It looks like a random photograph taken in the middle of some family gathering.
If you could invite a famous artist (dead or living) to dinner, who would it be? How would you propose him/her to spend the evening?
Michael Borremans. I might cook something for him and enjoy some cold belgian beer on a terrace.
Olimpia Gaia Martinelli