Antique Love

Jul 27

Photographer: Alexandra Bakalets

1. What driving force motivates you as an artist and keeps you going?

Alexandra: The feeling that I am a part of art. That I am on the same page with Van Gogh, David Lynch, Peter Lindbergh… Of course I am not so masterpiece but that feeling is awesome.

2. Collaboration can be important for artists. Tell us about your team and how they contribute to your work.

Monique is super talented model. She just have that understanding of your mood and always up for new sometimes crazy ideas. I really appreciate when my team is under the same wave.

3. Can you tell us about your creative process, from the initial idea to the ﬁnal result?

As I said to my team on the last photoshooting - my power is improvisation. We can have a perfect idea, moodboard and whatever. But improvisation is the best for my creation.

4. What challenges have you faced in your career so far, and how have you overcome them?

The most painful challenge was when the war in Ukraine had started. Last year was full of depressions. But there is always a dawn after the darkest night. And therapy is always so helpful.