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VIE: What is a typical day on the job like for you?
Shlomi Haziza. The project, which started with some sort of connection with movies, further developed as a spin on the Roman portrait sculptures. To refresh the idea of these sculptures, he assigned each sculpture a different “power,” similar to those of the Roman gods. Each head sculpture expresses an individual personality.
VIE: What has influenced or inspired you to transition from painting to furniture design?
I was curious to learn more about his artistic inspiration, prompting me to dig a bit deeper into his story. This is the interview with Shlomi Haziza, owner and founder of HStudio:
VIE: What inspires you now?
VIE: What does the future hold for HStudio a year from now? Or even five years?
Haziza: The modern world inspires me. Also, anything that touches people and relates to their imagination. Keeping people in awe is always exciting!
Haziza: It depends on trends and my imagination, really. Ideas and technology will also always be influencing the growth of HStudio.
Haziza: The ability to transition between different mediums is key in the success of art and design. Innovation has always been important with my development as an artist and designer.
Haziza: Oh, it is ever changing. I’m always looking at new materials and finishes for our designs. I oversee the entire creative process within the company; so it is busy, to say the least.
OPPOSITE PAGE (left to right, top to bottom) •• Danny Welton poses with his harmonica • HStudio downtown signage • Paul Fegan (a.k.a. Fantastic Fig) • Sculpture by HStudio • Troy Ruprecht poses with door prize • A visitor from Art Walk • Lulu Elephant Sculpture by HStudio • Visitors of Art Walk pose for the camera • Featured artist Gino Perez • Visitors of Art Walk taking a seat • Troy Vee with Danny Welton • Troy Vee • Exterior of HStudio • Phil DeTolve and Nickie Mersino • Visitor of Art Walk enjoys a drink • Visitor appreciates the featured art • Acrylic sculpture by HStudio • HStudio Staff • Paul Fegan • HStudio staff member (left) and visitor (right) •• Photos by Troy Ruprecht, taken at the HStudio downtown Los Angeles location VIEZINE.COM MARCH /APRIL 2012
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