What are the main inspirations behind your amazing scenography?
I think locations become characters in their own way; they are alive, they hold memories and I feel that when I walk into a space. The main inspiration is what it evokes in me. I like playing with juxtaposing modern objects or objects that don’t belong in an aged and dilapidated space. The beauty of decay never ceases to amaze me. I look at what humans build and how mother nature always wins. She aggressively reminds you that there is earth and living ecosystem under all the concrete making its way up through the cracks. That to me is the most beautiful image.
What music are you listening to and how does it affect your work?
I play Julianna Barwick’s music when I want to zone out and dream up ideas. Her newest single is a collaboration with Jonse from Sigur Ros. I’ve been revisiting Grouper, because it puts me into a great mindset to write and I’ve been doing a lot of that lately. I play Park Hye Jin when I want to dance, which I do occasionally to clear the cob webs.
What is the most remarkable collaboration you ever had and why?
I collaborated with David Bowie on 4 videos. We are both experimentalists and found a common ground in pushing the boundaries of what we could do. He believed in the creative process and would get extremely excited about ideas which is how I get as well. I remember shortly after the first time I met David, I found myself lying in bed dreaming of a life where all I did was create and dream and create. By example he taught me that it was possible and that it was okay to be the weirdo. He created a persona that was supernatural and that is a lovely place to operate from. What other people thought didn’t matter to him. He lived his life trusting his inner guidance.
What are your future plans?
Make art, make films, grow, learn and love.