We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Yves Goyatton a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Yves, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

I quite my day day job in the middle of my shift, best decision I ever made!

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My creations you see now are the result of 15 years of work, dedication, tenacity and joy. Creation comes with ups and downs and the goal is to always finish the piece, learn from your mistake and grow from it. Throughout my career as an artist, I have seen many others – very talented individuals who have given up along the way. Because this is a somewhat “alternative” path to take in life, and something where making a living can be challenging, so many people throw in the towel because it becomes unfortunately too difficult. I can truly say that art gave me the mindset to face the challenges of life, and to always keep going despite the difficulties of lt. What you see with artists are individuals that never gave up on their passion and dreams. Of course there will be hard times – guaranteed, and of course there will be moments when you want to quit – even still today, but you continue on in spite of that. This builds strength, character and perseverance, and is definitely a life lesson worth sharing that applies to nearly any life circumstance.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

I ll say that they are severals elements, the love of creating and the journey he takes to create is one of them. The process of creation can be long and studious but as your creations emerge the excitement comes along, that’s one of the best part!
After that when the sculpture is finished you feel a bit of sadness that it is over until you start something new.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

Creating brings a lot of joy and is therapeutic… My goal is to keep creating as long as i can, enjoying the journey the process, sharing as long as possible….

Contact Info:

• Website: www.yvesgoyatton.com
• Instagram: Yves.goyatton.sculptor
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YvesGoyattonSculpture

Image Credits
portrait Katie Goyatton rest Yves Goyatton