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What pieces or projects have you been working on lately?
<\/strong>I have been focusing on my portrait and conceptual portrait projects working with various models for my photo series that explore themes such as identity, inner silence and emotional connection. I am also developing a personal project where I combine symbolic elements and visual narratives to delve into self-portraiture as a means of introspection and artistic expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?
<\/strong>I learned to see beyond technique: I discovered the importance of connecting with the person in front of the camera. I understood that a good portrait does not only depend on the light or the framing, but on the ability to generate trust and capture an authentic emotion. I also unlearned the idea that everything had to be perfect; I learned to embrace spontaneity, natural gestures and even imperfections, because many times that is where the true essence of the portrait lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?
<\/strong>Nostalgia, stillness and beauty. The images can speak without words, telling stories that are there, but are not always clearly explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?
<\/strong>Yes, both culture and everyday experiences constantly creep into my work in one way or another. I love to be inspired by other artists and everything that surrounds me and pleases me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which visual artists inspired you and what attracted you to their way of working?
<\/strong>I think I have had the opportunity to observe many artists who have really shaped the path of visual art in my life. Two that come to mind when I think of those who have influenced me are Joel-Peter Witkin and Tim Burton. Both have a unique way of approaching the image, merging the aesthetic with the conceptual in a profound way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The contrast between the beautiful and the grotesque, the real and the fantastic is something I love. Photography is not only a representation of what we see, but a door to what we don't see, to what we feel and think.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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