Why did you choose this craft?
The mere fact of creating something, anything, regardless of material, places you in a position of both privilege and responsibility. It is a providential freedom that not all people possess.
In what way is your craft linked to the territory?
Space is significant in what I do. At the moment, I live in a village in the plains, surrounded by nature, the muse without which I could not create. However, my art does not necessarily belong to a geographical or cultural area. If I moved to the desert tomorrow, I would be inspired by the wind dancing on the dunes.
©Cezar Blinda
How does nature inspire you?
It remains my most important source of inspiration. I conceptualise parts or manifestations of nature rather than imitating it. For example, the river that flows will always find the right path – I assimilate these concepts into creation to create a form or sensation.
How do you express tradition and innovation in your work?
A few guidelines help me in what I do, including that the objects should be timeless, versatile in terms of space, ergonomic, functional and with natural finishes. That is why they cannot be tied to a tradition or a point in time.