KALI STUDIIO
Like many, the quarantine was the catalyst for Kali to explore her passion for art. Although she maintains a career as an architect, Kali now creates beautiful abstract art on canvas. She uses pastels and diluted acrylic paint to produce intuitive mixed media art that transmit a sense of calm and fluidity.
Where are you from?
I´m from Natal, Brazil.
An artist you´d invite to dinner.
Pollock. I would have loved to of known what was happening in his mind during his creative process.
Creativity is …
Letting yourself flow!
Describe your art.
Transparency and fluidity.
Favourite art gallery.
The Louvre
How did the quarantine affect your creative process?
It was exactly during the quarantine that I started to paint.
What music do you listen to when creating?
Always jazz, bossa nova, and a touch of pop.
I feel inspired when …
I am disconnected from the craziness in city centers. I´m inspired by being closer to nature.
What advice would you give to an artist trying to sell their art?
Persistence and hard work, the market is difficult but not impossible.
How has your art improved over the last 3 years?
The most evident change without a doubt is the fluidity and transparency that gained strength with each piece I did. Also, the colour palette is softer and less saturated.
Tips for getting over a creative block.
A stop is always necessary! I distance myself from everything that reminds me of painting. For me, it works very well!
Something creative you´d like to try.
Galicia! There´s something special about its landscape.
Favourite art movement?
I tried many things related to painting, I´m excited about the universe of ceramics. I would love to try it!
Your proudest achievement so far as an artist.
My career is still new, but my first sale of my artwork and my first exhibition.
Did you always want to be an artist?
I am an architect, but I always loved the arts. I never thought that I´d be a part of this universe.
An artist on Instagram that we need to follow.
Jordan Nicole – @highdesertstudio
Words you live by.
“Many of us don´t live our dreams because we are living our fears.”
Fear is always present when I remember these words!
