We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Nihil. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Nihil below.
Nihil, appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?
I have released an artbook and will publish a new one soon. Having my book published was a childhood dream, even though I was imagining novels at the time. I had the chance to collaborate with artists and bands I was a fan of since a long time.
I had artworks featured in collective exhibitions along with great artists I revere.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I used to write a lot since childhood. About twelve years ago, I encountered a creative block and for months, I became unable to write anything satisfying and I decided to try photography and digital art on the side. It quickly became my main activity. I started by illustrating the characters of the novel I was writing, and I took it from there. I had a bit of success, with a first exhibition about one year later. It was a more rewarding creative activity than writing and it allowed me to create differently, meet models and collaborators, travel and have opportunities I wouldn’t have with writing, like working with my favorite bands. I would define my style as dark surrealism, with strong interests for religious art and mythology, the identity and human condition. I’m working mostly with galleries in Europe and the USA, I publish artbooks and collaborate with music bands and label on their cover art.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
My most rewarding experience was working with artists and bands I admire since a lot long, since before I was even doing visual arts. Earning their recognition was paramount to me.
Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?
Creativity is not always a fun and rewarding activity. It’s mostly suffering and doubts actually. Some people would rather just touch the surface of their creativity and use it as a hobby, some go on a crusade and persevere through thick and thin to express their inner self. I think a middle ground between these approaches is the best balance. To achieve anything creatively, you need effort, accept failure after failure, persevere, but I saw many artists burn down and I try to keep seeing it as a game and not to put too much pressure on myself.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.nihil.fr
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