ALESSIA INNOCENTI Interview – 29-04-2021

1- How do you define yourself? How do you define your projects?

I am Chilean, I studied Fine Arts and in 2016 I went to live in Barcelona.
I define myself as a Visual artist with a specialty in painting, as well as an educator.
I define my projects as urban art, painting and artistic workshops.

Soy Chilena, estudié Bellas Artes y el año 2016 me fui a vivir a Barcelona.

Me defino como artista Visual con especialidad en pintura, además de educadora.

Defino mis proyectos como arte urbano, pintura y talleres artísticos.

2- How did you start working on street art?

I started the year 2017, when I participated in my first Windows Art Circuit organized by Poblenouud Urban District, carrying out a work in a Cristalera located in Poblenoud, Barcelona. After that, new projects related to urban art emerged, such as Arnau Gallery, Le mur (Paris) among others.

Comencé el año 2017, cuando participé en mi primer Windows Art Circuit que organiza Poblenouud Urban District, realizando una obra en una Cristalera ubicada en Poblenoud, Barcelona. Posterior a eso surgieron nuevos proyectos relacionados con arte urbano, como por ejemplo Arnau Gallery, Le mur (Paris) entre otros.

3- Where do you find the inspiration to create your projects? Are they modifiers of urban space?

My inspiration since I studied Fine Arts in Santiago de Chile has been until now, nature interpreted through fractals, using symmetry and repetition of patterns, trying to create optical illusions, always considering the geometric shapes of nature. The structures that are repeated at different scales present in each of the macro and micro universe. This is something that fascinates me to explore, as it is an infinite world of possibilities. Yes, I consider that they are modifiers of the urban space, it generates an aesthetic visual impact, in addition it is a very colorful, abstract type of art that plays with the perception of the viewer, inviting to imagine.

Mi inspiración desde que estudié la carrera de Bellas Artes en Santiago de Chile ha sido hasta ahora, la naturaleza interpretada a través de fractales, utilizando la simetría y repetición de patrones, intentando crear ilusiones ópticas, considerando siempre las formas geométricas de la naturaleza. Las estructuras que se repiten a diferentes escalas presentes en cada uno de los macro y micro universo. Esto es algo que me fascina explorar, ya que es un mundo infinito de posibilidades. Sí, considero que son modificadores del espacio urbano, genera un impacto visual estético, además que es un tipo de arte muy colorido, abstracto y juega con la percepción del espectador invitando a imaginar.

4- What does Street Art represent for you in this constantly changing world?

For me, Street Art represents a form of expression exposed to be appreciated by all. Carry out a work, a graffiti, etc., which will be seen by thousands of people who pass through that place. I believe that the visual message of the artist generates impact, dialogue and criticism. I also believe that they are works that are in constant change, since many times they do not last over time, rather they are ephemeral works due to the fact that they are in a public space where anyone can intervene.

Para mi el Street Art representa una forma de expresión expuesta a ser apreciada por todos. Realizar una obra, un grafiti, etc., que será visto por miles de personas que transitan por ese lugar. Considero que el mensaje visual del artista genera impacto, diálogo y crítica. Además creo que son obras que están en constante cambio, ya que muchas veces no perduran en el tiempo, más bien son obras efímeras por el hecho de que están en un espacio público en dónde cualquiera puede llegar a intervenir.

5- Do you think Street Art should be legal or should it continue to be a form of art pursued by the police? Have you ever had problems?

I think it should be legal in certain places, since not all people agree to have their properties, facades, etc. painted, and this should be respected.
I have not had problems with the police for painting in the street.

Creo que debería ser legal en ciertos lugares, ya que no todas las personas están de acuerdo con que les pinten sus propiedades, fachadas, etc., y esto se debería respetar.

No he tenido problemas con la policía por pintar en la calle.

6- How long does it usually take to prepare each project?

It is relative, depending on the size of the wall but a week approx. Always prior to carrying out an urban work, a sketch is prepared, the materials are bought. First the wall is prepared, many times it is coated with white paint. Then the drawing is traced and finally spray painted (the process is faster with this type of paint).

Es relativo, dependiendo del tamaño del muro pero una semana aprox. Siempre previo a realizar una obra urbana se prepara un boceto, se compran los materiales. Primero se prepara el muro, muchas veces se da una capa con pintura blanca. Luego se traza el dibujo y finalmente se pinta con aerosol (es más rápido el proceso con este tipo de pintura).

 Interview conducted by Art Bill – journalist and owner of Street Art In Action.

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“Umbral”

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