I really like Ghent because it's a small city

Tell us, what do you do in life?

I finished my master's in graphic design last year and now I am studying illustration. This year I will (hopefully) receive my bachelor's degree. Last year, I did an internship at Horst arts and music festival. I really enjoyed my time there, lovely people to work with. The following year you can find me in Italy. I am gonna study abroad for 6 months in Urbino at ISIA.

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If you could be famous, what kind of celebrity would you be?

I would want to be a celebrity because of something I accomplished, so I don't want to be a Kardashian. I would be an environmental activist like Greta Thunberg or David Attenborough.

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I would want to be a celebrity because of something I accomplished

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What do you like best about your place?

I really like Ghent because it's a small city, lovely and has very kind people.

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What kind of music are you listening to at the moment?

The type of music I listen to is largely influenced by time. I listen to different types of music depending on my mood.

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What’s your favourite pastime?

Going to new exhibitions, strolling around in the city and drawing on the train or the bus on my way there.

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Any guilty pleasures?

Dancing to reggaeton music.

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Have you experienced any regrets recently?

No regrets, only overthinking a lot lately, my future plans, but that's a part of my age.

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Which future Subbacultcha event are you looking forward to?

I Would love to go to Picasso & Abstraction and Miradas de Mujeres in KMSK Brussels.

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What is the key element of your morning routine?

Not having to wake up too early is what I love about my morning routine. I am a night owl, so I mostly don't have that much time for a morning routine.

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When you think of your safe space, what do you imagine?

As a safe space, I imagine everyone being free to express their emotions (if no one gets hurt by it) and being free to wear what they want and do what they want.

As a safe space, I imagine everyone being free to express their emotions

If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?

I would love to travel to Mexico and explore Latin & South America.

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The latest book that you read and liked?

I never ever by Eva Joos, who just graduated in graphic design, it's her master thesis in a self-published book. I really love reading books that are designed in an interesting way.

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I really love reading books that are designed in an interesting way

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Name one podcast that you always go back to.

KUNST IS LANG (en het leven is kort) from Luuk Heezen & mister Motle.

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What is your favourite staple clothing piece?

My necklaces, because I believe they bring me good luck. If I am not wearing them I have a messy day ahead of me.

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Is there anything you wish people would know about you?

I am an optimistic, dreamy person and enjoy the little things in life.

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The best place you have ever lived in?

So far I only lived in Meise (which is not too far from Brussels, great botanical garden) Gent, Belgium & L.A, I think I would choose L.A. but only because it's a sunny state. I like living in Gent because there is a lot of green and I love the canals and biking through the city. I really missed my bike in L.A.

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What is your favourite thing to do at the weekend?

I like to go for a run or a walk in a green environment, which inspires me a lot. I fill my weekends by going to galleries, and exhibitions, catching up with friends, having a good coffee, visiting flea markets, drawing …

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Name a contemporary artist you think we should know about.

@sareillustratie, she just graduated from LUCA school of arts, with a Master's in Illustration.

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What is a relationship deal breaker?

A racist, anti-environmentalist, someone who votes for a political party I don't agree with.

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One thing you always have in your bag?

I always carry a bag full of stuff, but the things I always want to bring are a marker and my sketchbook. For the time in between when I have to wait for someone or to pass my time on public transport.

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I always want to bring are a marker and my sketchbook

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Where do you get inspiration?

I'm inspired by the woodcutting technique and by Frans Masereel and I also really love the work of Raymond Pettibon. He is known for his stylized ink drawings.

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What is the most meditative activity to try out?

Life drawing in a park or a green environment or at the beach, with sunlight on your face.

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When was the last time that you had to fake laugh?

This summer when I was in New York, I had a lot of American friends but I didn't always understand their jokes.

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Cite your favourite lyrics line.

‘And we both had to harness our pain. Close it and hope it decays’ - Sampha