Carla Fuentes, acknowledged by Taschen as an exceptional illustrator and plastic artist, delves into her artistic process through ten insightful questions. She discusses her inspirations, the unique beauty of Payne's grey, and the emotional richness of her work. By highlighting her notable collaborations and personal influences, Fuentes offers a peek into the core of her distinguished creativity.
Curated Talks w/ begins here, a series where we engage in dialogue with inspirational figures from the worlds of art, design, technology, and architecture, who excite us with their work and their outlook on life. Through this series, we aim not just to uncover their creations but to delve deeper, discovering what inspires them, what thrills them, and how they perceive the world.
Carla Fuentes, a Valencian illustrator and plastic artist born in 1986, launches this series with a career highlighted by her collaborations with renowned brands such as Pull & Bear, Women’s Secret, Honda, Absolut, Bimba & Lola, Rochas, Nike, Coca-Cola, Shiseido, and her involvement in projects for musical groups like Polock, Russian Red, The Strange Boys, Cults, and Las Robertas. Recognized in Taschen's Illustration Now 5 as one of the most influential illustrators, Carla shares her vision through ten insightful questions.
Choosing is truly hard, as I hold all my works dear. Perhaps one of the recent large formats I've done for the 3rd exhibition of the Flores Rotas project, as they are the latest.
Another challenging question! But without hesitation, it would be David Hockney. He remains a significant reference for me, still alive.
Payne's grey. It's the most beautiful colour in the world, full of nuances.
The Lobster, by Giórgos Lánthimos.
"Spring Cannot Be Cancelled" by David Hockney and Martin Gayford.
All sorts of podcasts, and currently, I'm listening to classical music, Bach.
In everyday life. In universal and close stories.
I believe it's a mix between strangeness and curiosity.
Alex Tarazón.
What inspires you?
With Carla Fuentes' reflections, we conclude the first instalment of Curated Talks w/. Through her words, we enter a universe where art becomes a mirror of our emotions and experiences. Let's continue to explore together, inspired by each story shared by inspiring minds like Carla's.
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