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Apr 18
by bibelotm_wp in Creative, Interview 0 comments tags: Alice in Wonderland, Andrea D'Aquino, Children's Books, Illustration, Mixed Media

Andrea D’Aquino – Interview

There is a sense of power and energy that flows through the multimedia work of illustrator Andrea D’Aquino. Fantastical animals enact strange rituals against intense sheets of colour. Anonymous, dreamlike figures move through vibrant patchwork landscapes which seem to mirror the terrain within ourselves. Influenced by everything from Mark Rothko to medieval art, and depicting subjects from spirituality to summer outfits, Andrea constantly reinvents her creative techniques, resulting in a freshness that has made her work much sought-after. Bibelot met up with her to discuss the imporance of playfulness and making mistakes – and the ultimate dog walk.     1. How would you describe your work to someone who hasn’t seen it before? I feel I should have a very succinct answer to this, but not sure I’ve come up with it yet. I usually say it is playful, but not child-like. I use a mix of medias and have a spontaneous approach. It’s often collage, but not necessarily photo-based. I draw and paint, then I cut things up and see what happens – though being contrary by nature, I don’t like to stay inside any box that is too pre-defined. Whenever someone calls me a “collage artist”, I […]
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