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They wrote a WRONG information about me. At the description they said I worked to Tim Burton and that's not true. I have no idea where they found out this information, however I think it's better to clarify that mistake in PUBLIC.
*The interview is ok, nothing wrong.
I just found out this mistake because a friend of mine translated the magazine. Full interview bellow.
Surrealism is what we call the „dark“
art. How do you understand this kind of art yourself?
MY TEACHERS – GOD AND „GOOGLE“
Nathalia
Suellen – 24 year old famous artist, CD cover, book
and animation illustrator, *who created many animation projects with one of the
most popular film director Tim Burton.* (MISTAKE) Nathalia‘s creation‘s like T. Burton‘s
films stand out because of their surreal, mystic, dark and gothic world. In her
works there are many ghosts, fantasy, shudder and concern causing scenes. - Svajūnė Marcinkevičienė
You were born in Brazil, Rio de
Janeiro. Tell us how was your childhood, what kind of family did you grow up in?
Probably
it will sound banal, but I‘m sure I was a really strange child. I would lie if
I said it differently. I was that kind of girl, who sat at her desk, during a
boring math class, mostly drawing skeletons, monsters and long, stylish
dresses. To be honest, I was always secluded, especially at school. I was one
of the quietest and most humble, it‘s the reason why I always wanted to express
myself so much. Certainly I wasn‘t doing it in a verbal way. Art for me has
always been the biggest sanctuary and best friend. It was the main way to
express my emotions and feelings, realise my fantasies. Just through art I
found my way to become sociable, saying in other words – exist in this foreign world.
Most people imagine brazilian women lying on the beach and sunbathing. I‘m
sorry, I have to disappoint you – you won‘t see me there. Oh, unless looking
for a mermaid on a cold night. What could I tell you about my family? The most
important thing for me is that my family is understanding and supportive. Maybe
it will sound like an anecdote, but we are the worst neighbors that can be. People
probably see us like the „Addams family“.
What shaped your personality?
What shaped your personality?
I
really liked the fairy-tale „Beauty and the beast“. But I‘m still mad, that in
the end of the story the beast turns into a charming prince. I always missed
this part. (Laughing)
When
did you realize, that your life‘s mission is to be an artist?
I
never wanted or dreamed of becoming an artist. It doesn‘t depend on our
willingness. You just are an artist and that‘s it. You give yourself up for
creation work, you express yourself through art, and everytime – you do it with
passion and love.
What is your favourite book?
The Bible.
Can you describe your own style?
Dark.
Dramatic. Cinematic.
What was the reason of your choice to
express yourself in this (surreal) kind of art?
I don‘t like reality, that‘s why I always try to look for more than we can usually see. In my opinion, reality is unstable and temporary, it‘s the reason why we shouldn‘t be attached to it. I believe an eternal and more beautiful world is waiting for us after death. I‘m sure, the way of my creation‘s shows a much different side of humanity, than we are used to seeing. I mean inner worlds, fantasies, dreams, our consciousness.. Real, valuable art has to break down all forms of reality, it has to show all of the artist‘s fantasies, it has to force people to think, to free their feelings and emotions. Sadness is bliss. It‘s a feeling, that raises our heart and mind to bigger and brighter goals. The person becomes not so superficial, he becomes „deeper“ and much more sensitive.
I don‘t like reality, that‘s why I always try to look for more than we can usually see. In my opinion, reality is unstable and temporary, it‘s the reason why we shouldn‘t be attached to it. I believe an eternal and more beautiful world is waiting for us after death. I‘m sure, the way of my creation‘s shows a much different side of humanity, than we are used to seeing. I mean inner worlds, fantasies, dreams, our consciousness.. Real, valuable art has to break down all forms of reality, it has to show all of the artist‘s fantasies, it has to force people to think, to free their feelings and emotions. Sadness is bliss. It‘s a feeling, that raises our heart and mind to bigger and brighter goals. The person becomes not so superficial, he becomes „deeper“ and much more sensitive.
I think the
dark is something that we can‘t see clearly all the time, it‘s something we
can‘t always understand, we just feel or perceive things. People see it differently in their fantasies or dreams.
Darkness is something unexplained. All of it is connected to obscurity.. And
obscurity always intimidates, even scares us. It‘s really strange, but we
always want to explore our fears, to find it‘s secrets.
You call yourself a self-taught
artist. But maybe there was one person, or even a few, that you could call your
teachers?
My
only teachers – God and „Google“.
The theme of this magazine „Ieva“ is
rituals. How does the creation process of your new art work? Maybe you have
your own rituals?
The best time for starting my creations is at night, when I‘m alone, just with my cat and good music. My creation process starts from an idea in my dreams or fantasies. The dream has to be really clear and inspiring, so I could remember it the next day and put it into my work. When I have the view in my mind I do some sketches, models and if I need – 3D models. Working on book or CD covers, I start with talking to my customers about their needs and wishes. After that, I consider different ideas of my own and suggest them to my customers. Of course only in that case if I think they‘re better and can express the idea much clearly. My creations are made of photography, drawings and 3D. First of all I start with photography, then I paint and after that – I make a 3D view.
The best time for starting my creations is at night, when I‘m alone, just with my cat and good music. My creation process starts from an idea in my dreams or fantasies. The dream has to be really clear and inspiring, so I could remember it the next day and put it into my work. When I have the view in my mind I do some sketches, models and if I need – 3D models. Working on book or CD covers, I start with talking to my customers about their needs and wishes. After that, I consider different ideas of my own and suggest them to my customers. Of course only in that case if I think they‘re better and can express the idea much clearly. My creations are made of photography, drawings and 3D. First of all I start with photography, then I paint and after that – I make a 3D view.
You do photography, paint and make 3D
models. Which of these methods is the easiest and the most interesting for you?
I don‘t even know.. I‘m used to working with all of these methods. But if I needed to pick up just one, I would choose – photography, because it‘s the main part of my work.
I don‘t even know.. I‘m used to working with all of these methods. But if I needed to pick up just one, I would choose – photography, because it‘s the main part of my work.
Is music important for you at work?
What kind of music inspires you?
It‘s
really important for me. I like different soundtracks, powerful music. I can
say it‘s an integral part of my work, because it makes me feel free and helps me
to relax.
Do you have a list of your favourite books and films?
I don‘t try to keep things I liked and things I didn‘t in my head. I just watch films, and the good ones make me kindly surprised or ispire me.
Do you have a list of your favourite books and films?
I don‘t try to keep things I liked and things I didn‘t in my head. I just watch films, and the good ones make me kindly surprised or ispire me.
Do you like horror movies?
I like them, but not too much. I like intelligent films with some horror elements. Sometimes I get goose bumps, but that‘s it.
What is fashion for you? Are you interested in new collections etc.?
Fashion is something you can learn from, but you shouldn‘t follow it desperately. In my opinion everyone should have his own style and cherish it, otherwise we would lose our individuality. I like fashion but I don‘t seek it like I‘m crazy. I look the way I want. We should understand that fashion trends come and go, but our individuality stays forever.
Do you often buy clothes and shoes?
Of course yes. I adore jewelry: various massive rings, big earrings. In short – I like different, non-standart, thorny and rough stuff. I like to create clothes of my own. I think of a theme and then I try to harmonize my clothes with the ones I‘ve bought.
I like them, but not too much. I like intelligent films with some horror elements. Sometimes I get goose bumps, but that‘s it.
What is fashion for you? Are you interested in new collections etc.?
Fashion is something you can learn from, but you shouldn‘t follow it desperately. In my opinion everyone should have his own style and cherish it, otherwise we would lose our individuality. I like fashion but I don‘t seek it like I‘m crazy. I look the way I want. We should understand that fashion trends come and go, but our individuality stays forever.
Do you often buy clothes and shoes?
Of course yes. I adore jewelry: various massive rings, big earrings. In short – I like different, non-standart, thorny and rough stuff. I like to create clothes of my own. I think of a theme and then I try to harmonize my clothes with the ones I‘ve bought.
Do you like dreaming? What do you
dream about nowadays?
The best dreams are spontaneous. My dream is to live my dream all the time. I don‘t plan my life with detail. I just live it.It‘s really interesting for us – what do you think about love? Are you in love?
The best dreams are spontaneous. My dream is to live my dream all the time. I don‘t plan my life with detail. I just live it.It‘s really interesting for us – what do you think about love? Are you in love?
Love
is a choice, and passion is a feeling. To honor others, to help people who need
it, to forgive if they ask – it‘s our calling
and duty on this Earth. Everyone should learn how to show love, even for
their enemies. We have to love others the same way we love our families and
ourselves. This feeling doesn‘t come easily... It‘s our goal. It‘s the exact
meaning of love for me. Of course I talk about love in a broad sense. But if we
are talking about love between man and woman – yes, I‘m in love, but still
single!
