Creature of the world

What pieces or projects have you been working on lately?
During the pandemic, a project emerged with Lala, a close friend and creative accomplice. It is called Cinema Tercer Ojo an Instagram account where we share stills from audiovisual material: short films, fashion films, cult classics and not-so-cult films. We are building a community of film lovers to screen them and gossip about the synesthesia of the seventh art.At the same time, my best friend Mayra and I created Pez Lava, where we work on branding projects, with plans to scale it into creative and floral experiences around Mexico City.

And even though I like to think my mind moves through fictional projects that excite me, I know they will eventually find a home. Like publishing my photos with you. I knew they would see the light someday!

What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?
I think that, as a designer, I tend to overthink how things should look, always trying to make them as beautiful and cool as possible. But my collection of cars has been intuitive, easy, and accidental. Not every car has the vibe I like, but when I see one, I do not even think about it. It is just there. I like that they simply exist and that there is nothing to do to them other than steal them from time through a photograph. I also remember exactly where I found each one, so I see them as a kind of logbook that recreates my travels and nighttime walks.

What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?
I think photographing street objects is something I have been doing for a while now. Not intentionally. I do it without thinking and allow myself that freedom.

Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?
Not directly, but I like to think that each car has a song that matches its personality. Maybe that will be the next step for this project.

I can say that Cinema Tercer Ojo has been a huge source of inspiration. Watching films or any kind of audiovisual material has made me more sensitive to shapes, framing, color, style, and composition. The film Titane features a car with flame illustrations that I will never forget. I also recently watched Twin Peaks, and all the cars I wish I owned appear there. I am fascinated by opposites, and I am drawn to classic cars, customized ones, futuristic ones. You name it!

What's been the most difficult thing you've faced recently in your creative process?
Thinking that I need to have the solution to a creative problem from the very beginning. Unlearning the self-imposed pressure of perfectionism and accepting that sometimes the least thought-out ideas are the ones that look the most authentic.

What is your favorite restaurant and what do you recommend we order?
Definitely the hardest question anyone could ask me. I am a huge foodie and I like everything. It also depends on the weather. But if I had to suggest something right now: a breaded chicken breast with mashed potatoes, and for dessert, tiramisu. Just thinking about it made me cry.

If your life were a movie this month, what would it be called and who would write the soundtrack?
Creature of the world looking for her place.

The soundtrack would be a random mix of Straight to Hell by The Clash, any song by Mac DeMarco, improvised jazz, a rave, and Hindu ragas on loop.

Recommend one or more artists you follow who inspire you, and tell us what you like most about their work or their way of working.
Melanie Kieback is a photographer and blogger. I am a fan of her personal style. Her photos and videos carry a vintage essence full of references and personality. You can tell she is a curious explorer, and I admire that deeply.

Also, Lee Schulman, his selection of photographs reminds me of how mundane, magical, and fun past decades were.