1. Briefly introduce yourself: what are your passions, what brings you enthusiasm, what are the things that are important in your life?
I like to spend my time doing something useful, whether it's a piece of art or a utensil or a dish in the kitchen. All my activities are accompanied by listening to music from morning till night, and I can influence my mood by that. Passionate about my profession, I love sewing and altering garments and accessories, practising with different textiles, observing how they behave when manipulated in the same way. I love hiking, tent camping with the scouts, organizing activities with my friends, via - ferrata, any activity that connects me with the calm and wildness of nature. Among my favourite activities, I would highlight how much I love hunting for treasures in turquoises and giving them a new chance of life. Alongside these, I try to exercise regularly and consciously and follow a balanced meals.
2. What does fashion design mean to you?
As for all artists, their own discipline is an expression of themselves. For me, fashion design is a communication channel between me, my soul and people. The clothes I design are a qualification of me, a reflection of who I am, what my priorities are, what kind of world I want to create and leave behind.
3. What or who inspires you in your own creative work?
My inspiration for my creations comes from my family, especially my father, who builds anything from scratch or brings to life objects that are no longer usable or functional. All this with great passion and dedication. Of course, I am inspired by the vitality of some artists, but I am really motivated by those who are active in front of me, active around me.
4. What was the last topic you dealt with?
The latest, but also the current topic that I deal with every day is the semester-long university project. The main goal is to create a sketchbook with documentation, resources, visual and written materials, fabric samples, fabric experiments, silhouettes and costume designs. First of all, we had to document what men's clothing meant in the 18th century, using images, illustrations, texts, books, films and key concepts. At the same time, we had to relate it to our own dissertation topic, which in my case was "Modernisation and Sustainability - The Impact of Asian Fashion History on European Fashion". I achieved this by researching not only in a European context, but also in Asian regions, what men's clothing looked like in the 1700s. We then designed silhouettes and garments, and now we are studying body - space - fabric and dislocation, creating drapery experiments with 3 different textiles, reflecting on our theme. The sketchbook is a reflection of my thoughts and designs on paper, made by hand, avoiding the unlimited possibilities of digitalisation. A representation of my mind, a space where I can express my ideas. Through my sketchbook, I would like to really show how I think and design to the final pieces, I want to represent a process. I strive for sustainability and recycling, so the textiles used on the pages are deadstock materials.
5. In your opinion, does Odorheiu Secuiesc need associations/communities that support contemporary art activities?
In my opinion, yes, Odorheiu definitely needs events that show, support, develop and help contemporary artists.
6. What does it mean to you to be an artist from Odorheiu Secuiesc or its surroundings?
In this regard, I have two thoughts in my head: I have to struggle and persevere to achieve something in Odorheiu, especially to be able to find a job in my profession, but I keep experiencing that it is much easier to get the right textile materials here at home, through my contacts, even though I live mostly in Cluj-Napoca, which is a "big city".
7. What opportunities do you see in Off Space's initiatives and how does the association differ from similar organisations/initiatives in Odorheiu Secuiesc?
What may be the most striking difference for everyone is that we are running the association in a young way, trying to encourage local artists, offering more and more opportunities to show themselves and stay in the field, while at the same time, we want to awaken the residents to open up to cultural and contemporary events, at least to see the programs, exhibitions, films.
8. What would you change in Odorheiu Secuiesc from an artistic point of view?
Unfortunately, I cannot limit this answer to the art space, because above all, the city would be so much more capable of development in all aspects, be it cultural, economic or touristic, if we let go of what was in the past, if we were open to new alternatives and if we incorporated them consciously and logically into the life of the city.
10. What are your plans for the future?
I would like to develop myself during my Master's degree and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the university, to use my knowledge not only in my own field, but also in other - other directions.