MARIE AMÉDRO
Where are you from?
I live near Lille, France.
How did the quarantine affect your creative process?
The quarantine made me want to work with what I had on hand (sand, wood, cork, textile, thread, cardboard) and since then, I never tire of working my relief paintings and finding new ones materials to be exploited.
What artists have inspired you?
None and all.
Creativity is …
A third lung.
Three tips to keep creativity flowing.
How do you get through a creative block?
Honestly, it doesn’t happen often, but in this case, I keep reading books about art, trees and architecture.
Three tips for becoming professional artist.
Have a well-defined artistic line, communicate about your art (especially via social networks) and have a commercial website.
What music do you listen to when creating?
When I create, I prefer calm to clear my mind. Moreover, when I sometimes put the radio on, I no longer hear it after a few minutes!
Something creative you’d like to try?
Wood carving.
Most inspiring place you’ve visited.
Amsterdam.
Which is your favourite art movement?
The Bauhaus movement.
Favourite colours to use at the moment.
Autumnal colours! I love mustard yellow
Three ways your art has evolved over the past 3 years?
I went from gestural and intuitive painting to the study of forms in a rather minimalist way.
What’s your favourite quote to live by?
‘I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.’ – Picasso
A visually inspiring film you recommend.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Name an artist on Instagram that we need to follow?
