Evelina Kroon

Q: Your work has such a confident and fearless vibe. What do you want people to feel when they encounter your pieces?

A: Thanks, I think. It's probably because I've developed a method that makes me feel fearless and secure. I want it to feel something! Like: unexpected, restful, sometimes bold. That's something I play with a lot—scales, color schemes, patterns. The feeling should vary depending on what takes the lead. But color stirs emotions, and if there's a color combo that's a little unsettling, the grid or pattern steps in to calm things down.

Q: When you're not creating, where do you find inspiration? Is it in the chaos of everyday life, or do you actively seek it out in specific places or experiences?

A: I don't actively seek inspiration, unless you count the mediocre iPhone photos I take whenever something inspires me. But I really light up when it comes to materials and objects—collections, TV (like great set design or well-colored animation). It could also be food, text, a child's perspective, or an art experience. It's all fair game.

Q: How do you know when a piece is finished? Is it a gut feeling, a deadline, or do you just decide to stop tweaking it?

A: All of the above. Or maybe it's a gut feeling or just how I'm feeling that day. Sometimes, it's never finished. At some point, I decide to stop, but if it's not working, it's nothing. Then I start over.

Q: If your art were a playlist, what songs would be on it? Energetic anthems, dreamy ballads, or something completely unexpected?

A: It's so quiet when I'm working, and I think that shows, which makes it hard to 'soundtrack' my art. But I mostly listen to hip-hop and jazz, so maybe that filters through into the end result in some way.

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