Artur's work is quite varied and experimental. I like how he experiments with colour and texture in his design and collage work. There isn't necessarily one particular style, but that's what makes it interesting--you can tell he is constantly trying new approaches (which just shows you don't have to pigeonhole yourself)!

Artur 'Kjá
hc1506.com
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Describe your work in 10 words or less.

My work reflects the chaotic wandering of the human mind.

What do you like to work with (magazines, photographs, vintage)? Be specific!

I like working with magazines, giving new meaning to symbols and messages.

How long have you been creating collages and what made you start?

I have been working with collage since childhood, when I started to redo the covers of my notebook. The need to have a notebook with unique personality made me develop 'art' for the first time.

Are you solely an artist, or do you work in another profession?

I am a Graphic Artist and working with design and creative consulting to pay the bills. My goal is to be able to focus 100% on art.

Do you have any formal art training?

I am self-taught. Experimenting with forms, processes and various materials, as well as reading about philosophy, psychology and art history are ways I enhance my ideas.

Explain your favourite techniques.

My technique is to think. I love to read and think about life, mine and humanity ... with this reflection I do a graphical representation of my feelings and fears.

Describe your favourite piece ever created.

My favorite art piece is the DUO Series. As I was in a depressive phase, it was a way to externalize all that oppressed me and still achieve a strong recognition as an artist. The series appeared in several publications in the world and gave me great exposure.

What other artists do you admire?

Tilde Hellmaister, Alain Le Quernec, Flavio Samelo, André Breton, among many masters old and new. The most important thing is to keep moving, searching, reading, producing and evolving as a human being!

Thanks Artur!