What was a memorable moment in your professional life?
I like direct contact with the public as that is where everything happens, and magic is generated. Specifically memorable, I do not have an example, but to reach the hearts of many people and be associated with the fact that my work is magical in a spiritual sense is meaningful to me.
What does well made mean to you?
It means that the piece stands out, that it has a soul, that it can walk on its own, and that it converses with whoever sees it. Something well made says much more than I expected it to. It is a piece that went out of my control and took on a life of its own.
Do you have advice for a young person who wishes to work as you do?
I would suggest that they do it, and that they have to show perserverance and step out of their own beliefs. It will take time, dedication and commitment. I would tell them that it is a beautiful path.
Could your craft be considered to be in danger?
Well, the danger is an ally. I am a fighter. I live in Uruguay, and during the pandemic there was no subsidy. We got through it with ingenuity. It is a path I choose, even though I have no economic stability. Danger versus thrill.