Where did you learn to work with metal?
I didn't have a teacher; nobody would take me as an apprentice, as people said I was way too old. So I found tutorials online, singled out useful tips and common mistakes. I learned everything by myself, by trial and error. I used to overthink things, now I make things with my hands, not with my head.
What are your inspirations?
Inspiration is always sudden. Sometimes it’s an image of a certain animal. Sometimes it’s thoughts that I choose to transform into a form. I enjoy the challenge of imitating the plasticity of natural forms, that is the reason I focus on animal figures so much.
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Is there anything people don’t know about your work?
I never learned how to make simple things; I can’t make little tools like a knife or scissors. I skipped that part and maybe it’s a good thing. Also, I don’t care how long it takes to finish a work, I only care about the result. In order to get something out of lifeless metal, I will use every technique known to me.
How do you define the quality of your work?
There is no such thing as a perfect piece of work. I can find something I’d like to add or fix in almost everything I make. The quality of work is defined by people’s reaction to it and the emotions caused by it.