What is your consistent pursuit in visual expression? Also, do you have a motto that you hold dear as an artist?In my own works, especially, I think that a sense of timelessness is something I strive to achieve. That is a quality I admire in many of my favourite works of art, not just painting but any artistic discipline, and I want to produce a body of work that has significance now but can also be relevant in 50 or 100 years.
When I was in art school, my tutor gave us a piece of advice that really stuck with me. He encouraged us to stay uncomfortable and to not get trapped in a creative formula.
How do you perceive your own transition and change as an artist? Are there any expressions or ideas that have become feasible due to your increased visibility and experience?With age, I’ve gained a clearer sense of purpose, so I try to give every creative decision I make and every idea I develop a solid foundation. When it comes to my own creations, I believe that visibility has both aided and hindered opportunities. I have deliberately chosen to start slowly but steadily because I don’t want to burn out the magic; at the moment my priority is to have fun with what I do.
What are your future challenges and plans?I’m creating the sets and costumes for a brand-new ballet staging of La Bayadere at Opera di Roma, with choreography by Benjamin Pech. After this is finished, I want to focus on creating a new body of work for an exhibition. I’d also like to work outside of Europe; Japan would be a solid option.