I Interviewed Fatima, So I Wrote About It.

This is the segment of my blog that I've been VERY excited to share with you all! I will be interviewing creatives and creative organizations in Namibia that I LOVE so that it's easier for you to find the kind of creative you're looking for artistically, personality wise, where to find them and how to support them. 

I'll be doing this in groups of 5, so keep your eyes open for the next 3.

You can find my first creative here.

 

Right, so this is my second creative, her name is Fatima 

 

  She's a painter. A pretty good one. 

Fatima working on some old artwork

Size: A1 (all 3)

Medium: Acrylic paint

Price: 500NAD per painting

I found her on Instagram one day, fell in love with her work and luckily bumped into her at Cramer's. She asked me how I think she should best showcase her work online and I suggested Tumblr and proceeded to ask that while she figures that out, if I could tell everybody I know how bomb she is so here I am!

Hi Fatima!

Tell us how you fell in love with painting?

Well, this question takes me way back to my childhood. It all started with me being left out by my brother and cousin. They would usually go for art classes at the College of the Arts (2009). And I thought to myself why I am not attending these classes. I decided one afternoon go with them to see what it’s all about that I am “left out of”. Surprisingly, that fateful day I choose my destiny without me knowing. I instantly fell in love with the way the art teacher taught the subject of arts. From that day I mentally made myself a promise that I’ll be as good as he is of an artist and master his technique of drawing and the freedom of expressing himself.  Since that day my love for art began.

Are there any painters that you look up to?

Part of Portfolio

Medium: Mixed Media

NOT FOR SALE

Definitely, my first ever art Teacher from the Collage of the Arts. Sir Joshia. Then secondly my high school teacher, whom taught me the psychology of arts. How our emotions can manipulate paper and manifest our thoughts, truths and fears. Lastly but not least the incredible Hage Mukwendje a Namibian Visual artist. He is constantly travelling Europe to attend art workshops. He is a huge inspiration to be as he is a young Namibian just like me. We have learnt a lot from each other and I would say he is my mentor, as I can strongly relate to his artwork and technique. 

Describe your artistic vision.

Baby Ava

Size: A3

Medium: Pencil

NOT FOR SALE

Every time I envision the future, my mind goes crazy. Literally. I want to eventually open my own arts and sports centre + Academy in Windhoek. Thus meaning I have to start of small, as arts are not recognised in Namibia. This makes me really sad and frustrated, because we have so much potential among our youth waiting to be nourished and discovered. My establishment will mainly focus on developing young artist’s talents and allowing them to express themselves in every form and nature. 

Do you have a muse?

 

Beauty in the Struggle

Medium: Mixed Media

Size A2

NOT FOR SALE

I would say my source of inspiration comes from wanting to inspire and motivate others. I tell myself I will paint or draw a specific subject or object and from there I just let the creativity flow. It all starts and ends in the mind. I believe whatever you give power to has power over you. 

Describe your process and prices so that anyone who wants to buy work from you knows EXACTLY what’s up. Share some your best work?

 

Express yourself

Size: A1

Medium: Paint

Price: 750NAD

I mainly focus on abstract portraiture. Thus I believe the face is the main focus of a human being. My work is interpretative combined with surrealism. I rarely take orders on artwork but feel free to give me ring. 

What are your dreams as a local painter? Where do you see it in a years’ time, in 5 years’ time?

Like I said, I want to open up my own ART studio and combine it with an Arts and Sports Academy. Allowing children of all ages to come and develop their skills and express themselves.

How can we contact you and where can we stalk our work?

You can mainly find me on social media.

 Instagram: @fatima.camilla and

 Facebook: FatimaCamilla van Wyk 

Twitter: @FatimaCamillaa

 For orders or inquires contact me on 0818633119 OR email fatimacamilla@gmail.com

Abstract Portrait

 Size: A5

 Medium: Pencil and Water colour

Price: 300NAD