The 7th Magazine September Issue - Influence

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Influence

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A digital media platform following 7 luxuries:: Art + Design, Creative Inspiration, Fashion + Style, Pop Culture, Beauty + Glamour, Cuisine & Travel.

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Lucia Fe

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You started off as a Uruguayan photographer and exhibiting artist.

What was that like for you?

Uruguay is for me a commonplace, it’s the place I grew up, and when I started taking pictures, it was the only thing I knew. The camera helped me see those commonplaces under a different light and realize how uncommon common places really are. A place where everything seems stagnant was the best place to start looking for stories that seem to run quietly underneath the surface. I honestly don’t know if I would have felt the need to look for those stories if the the place where I started had new exciting things happening every day. That was the beauty that Uruguay provided to me, the quiet space and the boredom.

For your photos, you like to show how fiction is actually a reality by creating a certain stage or setting, which is so interesting! What is it like taking those kinds of photos?

Part of it is really fun and part of it is really tedious. The hunt for the setting, props and the actual shoot are always enjoyable. There’s an excitement that comes with the process of “making things happen” and the uncertainty to know if what I planned is going to work or not.

After the picture is done and I get to the digital darkroom, things get a bit more tedious.

Sometimes the images I take work sometimes they don’t. The post processing can take anything from a week to a month or more. And at this point of the process is just me, sitting in front of my computer editing for hours at a row.

What inspired some of the ideas for the “A Flor De Piel� collection?

That project started while I was back in Uruguay staying at my parents house for a month, which is the house I grew up in. My parents had just finished repainting the walls of the house and one of the rooms was left completely empty for me to use as a studio. It was like being on an artists retreat at the house I grew up in. This was much more improvised than other works, I didn’t have anything planned or an idea beforehand. It all started as a study of identity and the self but as I moved along it evolved into a study of emotions and the feeling of connectedness.

Your photos are light and airy, but can also show a harsh reality, such as your “Am I Pretty?” collection.

What emotions do you feel when showcasing such topics?

You always need darkness to compliment the light and even if I do a lot of “light and airy” I’m also aware of the “dark and heavy” side.

But talking about the emotions that personally come to me when thinking about “Am I pretty” i’d say emptiness and the sense of sleepwalking through life.

You’ve exhibited in many museums such as Moscow MOMA in Russia and The Modern Art Museum of Chiloe in Chile. What was that experience like for you?

There’s always a lot to learn from those instances. Art after all art is to be shared and experienced by others. And it is in those instances where you can see how people react at whatever you are expressing through your work. It is always humbling to see how many times your ideas are interpreted in such different ways then you were expecting. In this sense, it doesn’t matter what location you are showing your work and the prestige that place has, the only thing that matters is that the people there are willing to engage with art and let art take them different places.

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Explain the meaning of #Shurdalife. How did that come about?

Well the word shurda is a Turkish word and it means “boy”, “guy” and you can use it in like “ hey yo”, “hey boy” calling somebody over or just to get their attention. And in Sweden where I have grown up in the suburbs we use a lot of street talk, slang from different languages. And that’s where I use shurda in between words; it’s like filler between words in meanings. And from shurda it becomes shurdalife. Attention seeking life, IDGAF living, happiness and fullfilment.

You are involved in so many things! How do you balance it all?

The thing is for me to just have a 9-5 work I would get bored. That’s a big no-no and I have never had that kind of work. Right now I’m involved in investing in apartments and selling them, I’m doing the modeling thing, I’m a co-owner of a barbershop, working with youth between 14-18 years old that have chose a wrong criminal path in their life and trying to get them back on track, I’m involved in this big MMA Promotion. So that’s just a pick of what I’m doing. And I would say its balances itself out somehow. I love doing different stuff, I love having projects running at the same time, it gets my pulse going and no time to rest, exactly how my A.D.D needs it.

What made you decide to become a beard model? It’s not something you hear everyday!

Well I never really decided it, it just happened. When I lived in Norway for 3 years and worked on oil rigs ass a roughneck I had this time in the winter where I was out on the rig a long time, went onshore a week and then back out so I was just F it let it all grow out, the hair and the beard.

So after a couple of months when I decided to finally cut my beard and hair I went to this very popular and famous barbershop in this little town of Stavanger in Norway and just told him do what ever you want with everything. When he was done and turned me around to the mirror I was blown away ha-ha. So that’s how it started and then true some agencies in Norway and especially Instagram before the whole beard era people, photographers and magazines started contacting me for all kind of different projects and there you have the beard model title.

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How was training to become an MMA fighter?

Well it was hard of course, when I was in to it and gave it all it was 2 training on the same day. Combined with nutrition, conditioning, boxing, grappling and everything else that’s surrounded. It was hard training camps as they say blood, sweet, & tears. Literally, that how it is. Blood from the sparring, sweat from every practice, and tears from those days you just wanted to give up but still you push yourself to the limit every day.

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You’re launching your own shop soon. Was it difficult designing your own products?

Well happily I’m surrounded by friends I’ve grown up with that today are successful tattoo shop owners with some of the best tattoo artists in Sweden, friends that are working and designing big company names and logos, friends that have the same mindset as myself and with their help they can on paper and on material create my vivid thoughts through explanation. Beard products, t-shirts, caps, socks and some more awesome new ideas no one has done before. Surround yourself with successful people and you will do great, and when those people are your friends from the beginning you know its real.

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You’re also a fashion model. What has that experience been like, working with talented photographers and being in magazines?

Well the photographers I like the most are those who can really do everything with the lighting they get outside depending on the time, and little photo shopping. And of course how good the model looks; a photographer is the one bringing out that little extra from the model. I love doing editorials, walking around outside and finding these awesome places and environments where you find the perfect spot to implement the clothes you are wearing with the background. Perfect match.

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You describe yourself as “not your ordinary gentlemen”. What do you mean by that?

I’m going to quote our Superior Challenge MMA organizations quotePEOPLE COLLECT ALL KINDS OF THINGS; Be it cars, watches, shoes, sport statistics, jewelery, baseball-caps, Facebook friends or whatever.

WE´RE ALL DIFFERENT. WE´RE ALL THE SAME. Some people even collect stamps. I never got that. How many stamps does one person need? No-one sends letters any more. They´re just a reminder of words that could have been said. Words that should have been said in the first place.

ME? I COLLECT SCARS™© Reminders of every time I failed and what I’ve learned from that. You can’t see all the scars, but they’re there. Like ink on paper. They all tell a story. Do you care? I don’t. They remind me of every time I didn’t give up when everyone told me to. Cause I’ve been pounding my head against that wall many times my friend. Eventually something gotta break. Be it the wall or me. At least I tried. I COLLECT SCARS, THAT’S WHAT I DO. Not your ordinary gentleman!

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When did you decide you wanted to create a podcast? What has it been like making it?

Actually that was one of my best friends idea, the one with the most successful tattoo shop in Sweden. Together with him and the 3rd person who is a background DJ to a lot of famous Swedish artists we have this podcast called “hand on your heart” where we talk about everything that’s on our mind. The theme varies a lot between a lot of laughs and foolishness, to physically deep talks about depression and psychic illness example.

People like it because we are genuine and with the hand on the heart we can’t lie, about anything whatever we talk about ourselves or thoughts about other things.

Where do you see yourself in the future?

In the future I see myself living in a country where I every morning of the year can open my eyes and NOT think “let’s see outside how the weather is, jacket or umbrella” instead just know that its flip-flops and tank top every morning of my life. Strong evolving business and even bigger projects on the way. Kids, beautiful wife, and money in my pocket where I can do and buy what ever I want and see more of this beautiful world than I already have.

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Gene Hiller Menswear

CEO / Managing Partners: Tom Gangitano Wayne Kaleck Franco Aulicino

Team: Jaime AcuĂąa Mitchel Gee Derrick Stith Alex Rios

How did you get into fashion? Was there something that inspired you specifically?

There is a certain fascination that we all have here at Gene Hiller when it comes to personal image. When humans interact with one an other, one of the first things we notice about a person, without fault, is how they are dressed. Whether the person who you are interacting with is interested in fashion or not, they will absolutely see the way you present yourself and assumptions will be formed around who you are because of it. That interaction while staying true to our client’s natural personality is what we work so hard to perfect in order to provide value to the person we are styling. That is what inspires our team.

When you first started out with Gene Hiller, did you envision it to be where it is today?

Our founder, Gene Hiller, started the company in 1953.

Since the beginning, he instilled attention to detail into the core of the company’s culture. In addition, he was a talented and relentless salesman who through hard work and value creation, built a loyal clientele that has grown to become a family. Everyone that joins the team follows his blueprint, and adds their own flavor into the mix. Because of our diverse mindset and input of ideas, we have always felt confident in the services we provide and the imminent growth that follows.

What makes your Made to Measure feature so unique to your brand?

When it comes to men’s fashion, there is nothing as personal and as exciting as building your own suit from ground zero. It is a unique experience for our clients to fuse together their personality and creativity to exude a certain charisma via a perfectly tailored garment. Our Made-To-Measure program gives our clients the opportunity to turn their fashion day dreams into a physical representation.

You work with many high end Italian Brands such as Corneliani, Ravazzolo, Canali, Brioni and many others. What was the best outcome of these experiences?

Gene Hiller’s relationship with these high end brands has led to growth for all involved parties. Because our partnership with these brands is so healthy and mutually beneficial, we continually help each other to inspire the clients we serve.

How do you see Gene Hiller growing in the future?

You have been involved with selling menswear for 64 years and your store is celebrating its 65th anniversary! What are some of the obstacles you’ve had to overcome during this span of time?

One of the main obstacles for any business is to adapt and overcome market fluctuations, and the shift in how and when people purchase the products they offer. In terms of market fluctuations, this you cannot control. In 2008, when the recession hit, people had less money to spend, and the businesses that adapted to this temporary dip in cash flow are the ones that survived. In addition, on average, a person in the U.S. is spending twenty-percent of their money online. This means businesses have to adapt to this new shift in attention and way of servicing their clients. Lastly, staying relevant and informed on what styles, fabrics and categories are going to be popular six months in advance is always challenging. But this is a challenge that all fashion companies face, and for us, it is the most fun one to figure out. For example, we have all witnessed the emergence of the tight fit also called slim fit.

Brands have adapted to this change in customer preference quite well, as they have taken leaps to re-design their fabrics to be combined with synthetics stretch material. This opens the door for men to explore different garments without the concern of comfort. Changes like this are innovative and always exciting to explore hand in had with our clients.

You’ve received many awards like Top Pick

By Forbes Magazine, Uptown Fashion Award

by MR Magazine and Best In Class by Esquire Magazine. What impact did that have on Gene Hiller?

Anytime a business is acknowledged for its efforts, especially by well known institutions and brands, it resonates with the employees just as much as it does with the customers themselves. Receiving awards for our work, helps further establish our business and gives us marketing material but those are not the most fulfilling outcomes. These awards mean that our clients are smart people, that know, a dollar spent somewhere else, will not provide them as much value as a dollar spent at Gene Hiller. That is the most fulfilling outcome.

As the 7th Magazine reader’s probably know, there have been major shifts happening in business over the last five years or so, and these shifts are just the beginning. We have an incredible brick-and-mortar blueprint that we follow in order to be successful. This said, the obvious path to growth is to build an online presence. Although we do sell online, we are currently re-designing the website in order to provide the best shopping experience possible. The new website will be available at the beginning of fall. We also, not long ago, premiered Gene Hiller TV, which is our YouTube Vlog, where we show our clients behind the scenes content and advice regarding men’s fashion. Facebook Live shows have also been an integral part of this process. And of course Instagram as well, which by the way, is how the 7th Magazine first contacted us. These three platforms, are going to allow us to have control over our brand and provide effective value to our customers and drive people who would have never walked into our store, to our website more effectively than through traditional media. We are also becoming an event-driven company as we are focusing on putting together experiences for our customers to enjoy on a regular basis.

Events include, fashion shows, trunk shows, educational conferences on fashion and lifestyle as well as individual luxury fashion consultations. Lastly, we can’t reveal to many details, but we are also developing an Alexa Skill for the Amazon echo dot, which we are extremely excited about.

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From all of us at Gene Hiller Menswear, I want give a warm thank you to the 7th magazine for conducting this interview and being interested in the business we have built. It means the world to us.

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Sarah A. Abdallah Functional Creative Design

Photo By: Claire Esparros

When did you first decide you wanted to be an interior designer? Were there any interior designers who inspired you growing up?

My career did not take a natural course. I came from two Egyptian parents who immigrated to New York in the 70s, young, hip and fearless as they are, they still had the same attitudes of parents who migrated before them.

Due to this I have multi-disciplinary background. I started drawing at the age of 6 years old in school along with taking ballet classes and belly dancing at home. So you can say my early exposure to different parts of the “arts” inspired me to continue to explore. After being encouraged by my Art teacher who noticed my creative strength in drawing at the age of 6, we met again in high school where she recognized the teenager that student before her; as I used to spend my free lunch time in the Art Room to be creative with scraps left over from the class before. She encouraged me to take classes the next semester. I went on to earn a BFA in Fine Arts with concentration in Art and Technology and BA in Psychology with concentration in Art Therapy and gender studies. My love grew for understanding how people learn and create habits, behaviors and patterns in both subconscious and unconscious minds. My teachers and professors in school really inspired and pushed me to my potential, and without them I would not be the women I am today.

As I developed a deep love of learning, I continued to earn multiple degrees.

I earned a Masters in Higher Education and Psychology from NYU and an AAS Degree in Interior Design from Parsons School of Design. A certificate from CAMES (Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies) program at AUB (American University of Beirut) where I spent 6 months living in Hamra in advanced Arabic Language Program. I also took 5 for credit courses at FIT in Fashion for Women’s Apparel Learning Pattern Making, and refining my sewing skills. I continue to explore my love of learning by attending lectures on Art, Culture and Politics as I truly believe that Art is an ideal platform to open up the dialogue for Politics, and now we are seeing many lifestyle and fashion brands taking that role. For quite a while I spent nearly every week up at Columbia University as I had a handful of friends enrolled in the MESAAS Masters Program (Middle Easter, South Asian, and African Studies) so much that the other Masters students thought I was a full time student in program.

As an Freshman at University, I was trying to figure out how to make my interest in Fine Arts and psychology really come together as my father hounded me about how I would make a proper career that would make money.

Rightfully, I saw he did leave Cairo to come to New York wanting more success for us and the family. So at the age

of 18, deep in thought about what route I would take, I used to spend every semester decorating my door room. I had my own sewing machine and used to make custom window treatments, duvet covers and pillows. My Aunt, another women in my life who helped push my interest in creativity and the arts, had came to visit us one summer from Cairo and taught me how to make patterns and sew at the age of 8 years old.

My peers at school use tell me really should look into interior design so I did and discovered then the divide in the industry and understood the difference between decoration and architecture. This when I first applied both to FIT and Parson for Interior Design programs, without my parents knowledge, and got in.

Your designs are not limited to living spaces and hotels; they also include restaurants and work spaces. What is it like working with so many different kinds of space?

I primarily work on Hospitality Spaces. I have been a home chef since I was 8 years old. I love cooking as I grew up in an Egyptian house hold where my parents loved to entertain and my mom spent her time preparing these lavish meals for their company and would stay up for all hours of the night entertaining. Hospitality is really a big part of Egyptian Culture and it was really easy for me to pick a niche in this discipline of architecture and design during my studies at Parsons, I got to really combine many of my loves together.

I have been fortunate to work with multitude of renowned Architectural and Design Firms such as Tony Chi and Associates and the Rockwell Group to name a few. I learned how to balance and transfer the skills from designing a hotel lobby like the Park Hyatt in D.C. with Tony Chi, to designing a condo buildings lobby in Hudson Yards while Consulting with Rockwell Group. The functionality is the same, and “wear and tear” and ADA compliances are similar in these public areas. With work space, or “work collectives,” with esteemed projects such as Neuehouse NY and LA, I embraced a hospitality approach along with residential components into the ethos of these particular spaces.

You’ve worked with some name brand spaces such as The Ritz Carlton, The Park Hyatt, Lincoln Center and others.

That’s amazing! What was it like working with such prestigious organizations?

It was an incredible experience working with such prestigious hospitality brands. I learned the ins and outs of how they operate as organizations, and the process is a little more streamlined and defined in how decisions and approvals are made. At times it makes it easier and clear, as many of the brands have their specific internal brand book on how they build their spaces. Though as designers we always like to challenge them, providing unique design solutions for them that create fresh experiences in hospitality. I never will recreate a

hotel design from another property, I believe it is our responsibility to always be furthering the conversation around making people feel both elevated and at home around the world.

What new opportunities have been presented to you along this journey?

I feel extremely blessed to have some great conversations with investors and developers working with big brands such as the Four Seasons and Hyatt International. I was extremely excited to have been asked personally by the Founder of the Restaurant and Awards in London to submit our projects from last year to be considered for Awards, including the German Design Awards Council. I have also have had some great meetings with smaller developers based in New York City, LA and Chicago along with some internal opportunities in Sweden, Cairo other parts of Europe, Asian and Mediterranean.

When designing a space, where do you look for inspiration? Who in the industry has inspired you the most and why?

There so much I draw my inspiration from.

I grew up traveling between NYC and Cairo and formulated an innate habit and love for traveling. While exploring the globe I find inspiration all around me. I also am a fine artist by training and have been drawing and making things by hand beginning at the age of 6 so this process of being tactile and exploring and making things by hand also provides inspiration. I also get inspired by doing historical research.

To be able to deconstruct community & culture and draw inspiration from this you need to understand the essence and details of each first. I also draw inspiration from fashion as the fashion industry is way ahead of us in trend setting. A love of traditional jewelry, trying new health & wellness trends, and my background in psychology give me other avenues for inspiration in my approach. Over the years I have really developed my own way to help create new concepts into the market.

There are so many people that I meet that inspire me, my first mentor and teacher in the Industry who I worked with for 3 years was Tony Chi of Tony Chi

and Associates, who really taught me everything I know and has truly inspired me. He and his executive team really carved the way for me to look at design with a careful eye and look a hospitality design with all the small details including branding, table top design, staff uniform design, creating everything with function and careful detail. They are all perfectionists and extremely meticulous and we share that in common.

Ian Schrager, the Hotelier and Real Estate Developer, and his Mentor Ben Pundole, who is the VP of Brand Experience and Editor-in Chief of AHotelLife; also inspire me, for their lifestyle brand building capability and really pushing

boundaries to creative different types of public versus private activation points in the hotel experience.

I also just love their attitude and their sense of being experimental. Creating that balance is not easy so it always inspirational to me, how they create this special atmosphere that draws guests in to both hotel and nightlife spaces. Being in hospitality you need to really understand more than just creating beautiful interiors, these are operating businesses that really need be in the forefront of their own industries to be successful enough to generate cash flow and also create a buzz. With social media being one of the largest platforms of advertising, you need to be innovative to stay competitive.

Issues and Education, having been an activist since I was a teenager, I see a greater need to fuse my design studio with giving back to these causes and having my work be a platform for helping little boys and girls pursue creative arts. I want to influence commercial clients globally to create community driven spaces in which young people have safe spaces to learn and grow about the arts in all forms.

What are the core values of the company?

With all our projects we want to push beyond the norms of Interior Architecture and Design, helping create unique experiences and stories for all that pass through the space. We are passionate about intuitive and superior functioning spaces for both the users and staff operating within; a marriage of form + function being signature to every experience. We are also committed to designing spaces that encourage healthy movement and a community mindset. We want to make a large impact on individual interaction and group experience with how we design our spaces.

What was it like working with Tony Chi and Associates?

It was the most incredible experience to date!

Though I never said it was easy, as Tony expects the very best from every one on the team. He comes from a military background so he has a very specific way of teaching If you had one piece of advice to those who are part of the desomeone just starting what would it The VNYL Vintage New York Lifestyle: Photo credit Claire Esparros sign family. Through working be? at Tony Chi and Associates

I would tell someone “Believe in for 3 plus years I traveled the yourself no matter what!” It is very globe working on some really fantastic projects and important to be fearless and trust your instincts, brands with the team: the InterContinental Geneva, not letting other’s fears of their own journey create InterContinental Cairo Semiramis Hotel in Cairo blocks in their own success. When you have a gut and Park Hyatt Washington D.C.; I learned how to feeling you have grown beyond the existing paramedesign, space plan and create architectural details ters of where ever you are, you need to take the leap from the very best “dream team” As Tony had his of faith to take the next step in your career. right hand team Bill, Nelson and Johnny; each one taught the studio their special skill set; that’s if you where lucky to be able to work with all four. I was one of those lucky ones.

Where do you see yourself and your solo career in the future?

With the way things are shifting in the way we work as society this will really dictate the way I see my boutique bespoke studio growing and how my role will grow and shift as Owner and Principal.

Also, because I have such great passion for Women’s

Digital Magazines our future

The next time you venture into a doctor’s office, look around. Are the end tables still cluttered with magazines ranging from Family Fun to Vogue? Do pamphlets, brochures, and creative print advertisements still line the walls in symmetrical boxes? In my experience, the answer is no. Picture yourself in a quiet waiting room. Glance up from your monotonous intake form and observe the room around you. Are a majority of your fellow waiting room companions studying a digital device, perhaps a tablet or smart phone? In my experience, the answer is yes. In fact, you are reading this article digitally right now.

A global media report conducted by McKinsey & Company explains that the market transition from traditional to digital media has caused a dip in consumer print magazine production. This could be partially attributed to the fact that much print magazine content can be acquired quicker (and without cost) over the Internet.

According to MediaFinder, the largest database of U.S. and Canadian magazines, in 2015 there were 35% fewer new print magazines launched than the year before! The invention of the tablet in 2010 has fueled the increase in digital media. The digital magazine falls under this umbrella.

Although I do feel a certain nostalgia for a physical print magazine, the excitement that comes with digital media progression ove powers the former feeling. When I read an article online, I find it much easier to engage with the piece. Perhaps this ease comes from the immediate accessibility an online magazine allows. Mequoda’s Digital Magazine Market Study surveyed over 3,000 US adults with Internet access. The most important factor respondents wanted to see in a digital magazine was readable and scrollable text.

A magazine’s compatibility with their mobile device was a clear necessity. With a digital article, I can see related images, relevant hashtags, and similar trending topics. I can even use the original piece as a resource to further explore other articles through embedded hyperlinks.

But my favorite feature of the digital magazine is the ease of distributing it. If I connect with a piece, all it takes is a swift click of a button to share it with my whole network. Digital magazines allow the reader to transition easily between a myriad of topics they may be interested in, rather than commit to a monthly subscription of many. The speed of the Internet makes it simple to explore multiple magazines in a short time frame. I can brush up on the latest fas ion tips and trends, learn about a new, tasty recipe, and read about a blogger’s luxury travel experience, all with just a few quick searches. With current technology’s mobile capability increase, we can expect to access digital media through a variety of channels.

The digital magazine keeps information fresh and periodic. It promotes reader engagement by presenting them with a plethora of user-friendly content. The next time you find yourself fighting boredom in a waitingroom, turn to your digital device for a bite siz e article about your most recent passion.

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Growing up, did you have a favorite artist who made you love music?

I’m kinda old (kidding), but yes I grew up with artists like Cappella, Snap!, KLF, 2Unlimited and many others.

What was it like growing up in Bucharest? Is it different from any other country you have visited?

It was very different. Coming from a communist regime I didn’t have the chances that young people have today, but this defined me and made me the person I am today. So yes, it was very different from any other cities I’ve visited.

What gave you the push to first start DJing?

A track: UNKLE – In a State.

You’ve DJed with many other artists! How was it working with them? Did they have a different style than you?

I’ve had the chance to play alongside with a lot of famous DJ’s, different in style, like John Creamer, DJ Sneak, Cabanne, Sonique, Cristian Varela, Technasia and many more and I believe that they all have their own particularities and techniques. I’ve learned from all of them and that helped me develop as an artist.

What gave you the push to own your own production studio? What is that like?

I’ve built my own studio because I don’t like to depend on other people. Inspiration comes suddenly and when you least expect and at that special moment I want to have a studio where I can develop those ideas.

Why did you decide to change your sound?

I do not believe that I’ve changed my style. I think it is evolution and much more experience.

You host a weekly radio show. Do you feel like that has helped you expand your music?

Yes, I host a weekly radio show and I believe that it helped me a lot, because I can easily pomote my music and beeing sure that my creations get to be heared by people. Much more than that, every day you get to be in contact with artists and people from the industry, people that can provide a real feedback about my work and that helped me to grow!

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16 calendar year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New hosted an astonishing 6.7 million visitors. This staggerer is a record high for the MET. Attendees included New natives, area locals, and domestic and international he museum has a constant flow of new and intriguing s, programs, and collections. This diversity attracts from a variety of interests and passions. A visit to the pressive art gallery offers a perfect opportunity to reflect olution of art. Featured art spans across centuries, and countries.

technological developments, a modern artist’s canvas greatly. They are no longer restricted to traditional print or techniques, such as paint or sculpture. By utilizing space, they can create a range of art – ranging from 3D s to unique collages. Today’s artists think about creation way. Designing online is no longer a linear process. published in Digital Media News Technology explains al media allows graphic designers to create and edit as process that is ever changing and “free flowing.” Artists seamlessly in conjunction with designers, advertisers, creative thinkers in real time. Edits can happen in just a nds and feedback presented simultaneously.

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of this immediacy that our technology allows, I ponder tial of an artist’s need for perfectionism. If a painter make some changes in their masterpiece, it requires a process of painting over what previously inhabited the ikewise, a sculptor would have to whittle down their clay gain, afresh. However, today’s artists can start from ith one click of a “delete” button.

ability to constantly keep changing a digital design puts a certain pressure on an artist. The design may never feeln fin, complete, or good enough if an artist knows they can keep altering it with ease. Eventually, an artist must put down digital) paintbrush and enjoy what they have created.

hic design has developed an outlet where art can live differently. The invention of computers has made this space ble. The definition of a digital artist has increased exponentially. The umbrella of digital art can encompass graphic im, interface creation, web structures, application development, and so much more. In many situations, these categories together to create a fluid, digital masterpiece.

int media slowly fades out, [here would be a good place to link to my article: Digital Magazines: Our Future] it will be esting to see what happens in regards to physical art. While I do believe graphic design has become more prevalent traditional art, there is something to be said for a rainy day museum visit. The history, culture, and beauty resting bea piece of artwork from the Renaissance period cannot be mimicked via a digital screen. While art grows and evolves, mportant to reflect on the roots of creativity. So, perhaps this is why visits to the MET have been increasingly popular year to year.

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What made you become a face chart artist?

I always loved to draw portraits. I worked for a beauty company, and need to attract facechart, and I realized that this is exactly what I like Other makeup artists on Instagram create the looks based on your art. How does it feel to have been able to start a movement like that?

I am very glad that many makeup artists love what I do and I want to copy my sketches! For me it is a great honor! Makeup I don’t like to do, although it turns out very good) but I would like to develop the images What made you decide to use the name Milk1422 as your Instagram name?

I’ll leave it a secret =) Where do you get inspiration for your designs?

I find inspiration in everything around me, nature, architecture, people, music, movies, history, space, even my own shadow You have a very unique approach, being that your art is dark but also full of brightness and color. What inspired you to use that kind of style?

Each of my works carries the idea reflects my inner state, sometimes it’s love, or death, sex, good and evil, using his sketches, I communicate with the world, and tell some stories Where did you learn to draw pictures like these? They are very different from the art you see everyday?

I was taught to draw mom, I really appreciate it! As well as the curriculum. But most importantly, the fact that I paint every day, honing his skills Where do you see yourself taking your art in the future?

I love what I’m doing now, I see myself and my future, I will paint images into your fabulous world!

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