What usually inspires you in your work?
I am a lover of art history, of the great classics of painting, of the references to Greek and Roman culture. I am interested in indigenous cultures originating from different parts of the planet and I also like to know the latest fashion trends.
How would you define success in your work?
I understand the craftsman as a renaissance man who can dedicate himself to his craft, but who has to have notions of other disciplines to be able to succeed in his project. Ultimately, today, success is being able to support yourself financially in your craft.
©Sue Wetjen
What do you enjoy most when you work?
Every day in the workshop, in front of the leather, the materials and the tools, I discover something new. And I'm surprised I didn't understand it before. Undoubtedly, what I like most is the ease of seeing and perceiving progress in the craft.
Is there anything that is still a mystery to the general public?
Perhaps the relationship that is established between the artisan and the material. The first humans, more than 10,000 years ago, were already working with animal skins. Over time, I have created a very strong bond with leather and the work in the workshop.