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An inside look Illustrator Fernando Figowy www.ilustraciones.eu
I was born in Buenos Aires in 1969. I’ve lived in Barcelona for 10 years; I came just to discover a place that had always appealed to me, and I’ve lived here ever since. I graduated in Visual Communication 20 years ago and since then I’ve worked as a freelance illustrator and had my work published in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Spain, France, Portugal and Germany. I’ve also written children’s books and I teach art to children. My work features people and their relationships, and they are my take on the images, photos, music and comics that have influenced me from my childhood to now. Barcelona is the city I chose to live in. I never miss the chance to visit the Boqueria market on a Saturday. I always avoid La Rambla.
A view: Parc Güell A building: Palau de la Música An inspiration: Streets of the Born A place to go with friends: Bar Mudanzas (Vidrieria 15, Born) On my to-do list: Restaurant El Mirador de la Venta (Plaça Doctor Andreu, Tibidabo). About the cover: My approach to each illustration I do is to transform it into something personal. The idea for the cover was a modern nativity scene, how would it be in modern times? I hope that the image leaves space for interpretation and imagination on the part of the observers regarding a religious theme. A sacred moment for me? An evening at home with my partner, son and friends.
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