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Spraygraphic Interview with Artist Kamilla Weinhardt
By Spraygraphic | June 16, 2008
Spraygraphic Interview with Kamilla Weinhardt
SG: Please tell us about yourself?
KW: I’m a freelance graphic designer. I’ve grew up in a small town called Ross-on-Wye and moved to London 8 years ago. I’m half English and half Hungarian. I really want to move somewhere sunny and get a dog.
SG: Where do you currently live and work?
KW: I live in Camden in London with my boyfriend Dave. I have a day job in an advertising agency so I work there and do the rest of my bits and pieces from home.
SG: What mediums do you work with?
KW: Apple mac, found paper, found objects, pens, ink.. that kind of thing.
SG: Describe your working process when creating a new work.
KW: I go and take photos and I write down all my ideas (including the stupid ones) as I like to start visualizing straight away. If I’m working on something like a logo, I tend to work in Illustrator and my initial stages always look like my sketch book pages (a total mess). I collect images from the internet and from books and magazines so I always have a load of reference for each project.
SG: What kind of things do you do when you get blocked or find it hard to create something?
KW: I don’t get stuck that often but I find leaving the country usually helps. If that’s not possible I just distract myself by watching films and eating and then wait for inspiration to strike.
SG: Where are you currently finding your inspiration?
KW: Music (I can’t work without it), funny words, the depressing sights of London, old Hungarian posters, Vasarely, punk record sleeves.
SG: Can you please tell us a little about your project, Hungary.
KW: Every time I go away I collect objects from that place. I take photos, buy postcards and look for discarded junk. It helps me to remember my trip and is really easy to do as I always end up finding strange and interesting items! Most photos from that project were taken at the Ecseri flea market which is just outside Budapest.
SG: Can you please tell us a little about DJ LLL.
KW: I’m afraid it’s top secret
SG: Can you please tell us a little about your working relationship with Birdie. How did that begin?
KW: It was a one off project but my friend Jane used to work for them so I got the job through her.
SG: Where has your work been seen?
KW: Online, and in books and magazines.
SG: Where will it be seen next?
KW: I was asked to contribute to a book about pattern design which is out soon.
SG: What is your dream art assignment?
KW: To go on a year long finding trip around the world (and look mainly for funny letters and photos) would be exciting. I would make a film and several books about it.
SG: What is your favorite color?
KW: Red
SG: Who is your favorite artist? And Why?
KW: I don’t have a favorite but at the moment I really like Christian Marclay because he does amazing things with old record sleeves!
SG: What book/magazine are you reading this week?
KW: I’m reading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier . I read loads of magazines, including all the trashy ones.
SG: Ever do a self portrait? Where is it now?
KW: I did a hideous etching at school, I think my dad has it.
SG: Where is your favorite place to hang out?
KW: In the sunshine
SG: Any final words of advice?
KW: Guilty feet have got no rhythm
ART:
1. four beauties from my record collection
2. found notes and cards from London
3. favorite photos of graffiti and type from London, L.A. and New York
4. Brand identity for Baroque Bespoke Jewellery in Brighton.
5. Record sleeve for the Sensational Boot Valley Boys
6. Logo variations for Sugarloaf Mountain, a cake making company
7. Leather, Leopard & Lace logo
8. Kamilla in ‘83
Additional Links
my boyfriend’s work: http://www.davidfoldvari.co.uk/
inspiration: http://www.10eastern.com/foundphotos/
inspiration: http://foundmagazine.com/
Kamilla’s Spraygraphic profile
Topics: Artist Interviews, Graphic Design, International-Art, Women Art |
