CH.89: If you were to categorize or describe the style of your artwork, what would it be and why?
YM: Abstract, sometimes conceptual.
CH.89: Where do you draw your inspiration from?
YM: Not always of the same form. Most of the time of emotions, and situations that happen to me at the moment.
CH.89: Can you talk a little bit about what your creative thought process is like when starting a new project/ piece of artwork?
YM: It is the most difficult for me, it is hard to lower the information from my head to the canvas. If I have an idea I work a lot in my mind, I think why those forms?, for what?, what do I want to tell.
YM: Then the colors is the fluid part, I think of them while I’m painting.
CH.89: Is there anything in particular that you would want people to take from your artwork?
YM: I would like them to understand that the concept that always works is the union.
CH.89: Can you talk a little bit about your lifestyle as an artist and what that is like?
YM: You have many moments of uncertainties. But I like the power of expressing myself in a free way. Sometimes I do work that I do not like a lot, but since I travel so much, it is necessary haha.
CH.89: When starting out an artistic task, do you think it is better to have a particular direction/set plan guiding your way? Or, is it better to act on impulse and go from there?
YM: Every person finds their best direction. It is very personal the way you take. And anything is valid.
CH.89: What is one major lesson you’ve learned as an artist thus far?
YM: You have to work hard.
CH.89: Do you regard personal style & taste to be of highest importance?
YM: No and yes ha
CH.89: What do you consider to be the hardest thing about being an artist?
YM: Few certainty
CH.89: What is one thing you love about being an artist?
YM: Few certainty
CH.89: Is there anyone in particular, any artist’s that inspire you in any way?
YM: I don’t know if someone in particular inspires me but the Russian construct was always present in my mind and taste of art.
CH.89: What do you think of technology in terms of being a useful tool for artists today?
YM: You have to use it, I say it but it is difficult to apply it haha
CH.89: Do you think being an artist allows you to view the world differently from those who don’t follow creative paths?
YM: I don’t know if it allows you to see in a different way, but yes to observe in a different way.
CH.89: Do you enjoy traveling? If so, do you have a favorite city?
YM: Yes, a lot. I cannot choose a single city but Barcelona and berlin I like a lot.
CH.89: Do you have a favorite author or book?
YM: Charles Bukowski
CH.89: Any future goals or plans for your artwork?
YM: Exhibit it, so more people can know of my work.
CH.89: What does being an artist mean to you?
YM: Transmit without being verbal.
CH.89: What’s the last song you listened to?
YM: Nicola Cruz, Colibri
CH.89: Any last words on the aesthetic of your artwork?
YM: Union.
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