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Berlin has plenty of galleries, exhibitions, cultural events and the chances of meeting other artists are high says Italian illustrator Michele.Name: Michele
Nationality: Italian
City of residence: Berlin
Reason for moving to Germany: a change of life, learning German and ..to run away from the Dutch rain.
Website: www.fantisola.com
Can you describe what you wish to communicate through your art work?
I like to make humoristic illustrations, drawings for children, comic strips and cartoons. I am not sure myself what that can communicate, but there is something we lose growing adults and that we miss sometimes without realizing; the serenity of a magic world not yet affected by troubles, disappointments and anxiety.
2. Which medium do you work in?
I use all mediums, although I found traditional ones like ink, watercolours and oil are more interesting and genuine. However, new computerised techniques open a lot of possibilities and combining tradition with modernity can give outstanding results. In 3d animation programs, for example, you can integrate hand drawing and paintings and transform a sketch in something animated.
How has living abroad influenced your work as an artist?
Abroad I’ve found more possibilities to gather information, develop skills and get answers in the working environment. Also to arrange workshops or exhibitions, at least in the countries I have been living, is relatively easy.
Poster from the Ecologiacal poster series - mixed technique
Which famous local artists inspire you?
I don't have any particular local artists in mind as I like so many from all over the world and throughout art history.
Which up and coming local artists do you find worth mentioning?
As I said I do not have a particular artist I like above another, but I do feel more attraction for representational painters, visual artists, illustrators and digital artists than other types. Conceptual art can be abused nowadays and is often disappointing.
Mouse: mixed technique
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