BICOCACOLORS
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER &
PHOTOGRAPHER ELENA NUEZ
MADRID, SPAIN
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1-Most of your photographs are about shapes and colors. Why are
these so important to you?
Perhaps a professional bias. I’ m an industrial designer – my job
consists of creating forms, adding colors, and finding the perfect balance
between them.
2-You seem to be inspired by simple everyday things that surround
us. Is there a magical way you see things?
It ‘s like game; I like finding the beauty ( or magic as you call
it ) that hides in every thing. Who said that a twisted and rusty nail couldn’
t be nice?
3-How would you describe your own creations?
Complicated question. I would say that they are creative exercises;
the technique of my photography is not very sophisticated, but the fact that
they are everyday items taken out of their enviroment makes them different. I
learn every day and I’m always thinking of new ideas. The process is very enjoyable.
I had the most fun with ACID ( because I was painting and taking pictures at
the same time ) and LEAVES ( because I couldn’ t stop painting those leaves ).
4-Where else can we find your works?
You won’ t find my photography anywhere because I haven’ t been
selling it until now, but seeing the success I might have to reconsider, don’ t
you think? Photography is a hobby for me. I started taking pictures of details
because they served as inspiration for my paintings. The macros really helped
me understand the structures of textile designs, and I’ ve always liked mixing
drawings with photography for the presentations of my designs. The first thing
that will be published is a wallpaper design based on photos. The idea came
from here.
5-What other forms of art do you like?
Painting in the broadcast sence of the word. Abstract painting
impresses me in particular, as it can transmit either a simple line, a color,
or a shape.
6-What do you find beautiful in life?
Ha ha… This depens on the day. Generally everything seems nice to
me, or almost everything – the magic lies in the crystal through which you look!
7-What other artists do you admire?
There are so many of them, but lately I’ ve been following the work
of: Ikenaga Yasunari, Valerie Buess, Susannah Blaxill, Hengki Koentjoro, Kim
Duck Young, Georgg Kantioler.
8-Where on Earth would you like to live if not Spain?
Probably in Italy, I lived there for three years after the college
and fell in love with Italy, its design, art, the landscapes, the food, and of
course the people!
9-Tell us a few sentences about your home.
The word that defines it best is ‘’ alegre ‘’ ( happy ), because it
has a lot of light ( very important to me ), nad enjoy good views of a large
park in the centre of Madrid. The dominant color is white, but there are more
colors and wood, it’ s full of memories: stones and sand from different
beaches, books, drawings and paintings. And it is also the place where I work,
so it’ s a little chaotic, but in order. And I love the feeling I get when I return
from a trip – it’ s so confortable!
10-What kind of music inspires you at the moment?
Right now, for example, I’ m listening to Miles davis.
11-What books and magazines do you like reading?
Normally I read a lot of decor and fashion magazines, but now I
prefer to read them online. Books are different: I read everything that falls
into my hands. Now ı’ m with Heretic by Miguel Delibes.
12-Did blogging change your life in any way?
Absolutely! I share photos with all these people who devote a
minute of their tine every day to leave a comment. I love those kind words and
the fact that my photos have served as inspiration for many. If the blog
teaches people to see things in a different way, then it not only has changed
my life, but it also makes me happy!
Elena Nuez' s interview had quoted from Lamu
Slenis Magazine. You may reached above web adress to see all interview. I may
recommend to link Elena Nuez’ s web page or from my suggestions to see
more her photographs to click below my blog adress.
http://mymagicalattic.blogspot.com/2012/11/elena-nuez-madrid-spain.html
