AS IS | Matthias Verginer

Artist

From Urtijëi, Italy

Based in (Northern) Italy

"I am inspired by the human nature and its feelings as also by the nature and its landscapes.."

A: What brought you into art?

M: My father is an artist too. By seeing him working in his studio where I used to play, I got a desire to practice.

A: What inspires you the most?

M: I am inspired by the human nature and its feelings as also by the nature and its landscapes

A: Do you have any specific rituals while working (creating)?

M: The only ritual I have, if you can call it a ritual, is to have a solid structure of time where I work or where I am off

A: What would you recommend to someone who's new to art (an artist or just an admirer), what to begin with?

M: Start with passion and follow your feelings. Be courageous in difficult times to try something new.

A: Your top 3 adjectives related to art?

M: Creativity, emotion, and ambiguous

A: The best angle to look at art is from..?

M: In an art space at twilight

A: The perfect phrase to start any conversation about art is:.?

M: This is original!

A: Must-read books to help us talk about art (or do we even need them)?

M: An Italian book by Francesco Bonami called "Lo potevo fare anche io" ( I could too)

A: What would it be if you could change one thing in the art world?

M: Make all weapons and armies disappear

A: Please, share your favorite quote (not necessarily related to art)

M: Think, believe, dream, and dare

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