NACHO MARTÍN SILVA

By admin / / STRAIGHT-UP / No Comments

Nacho Martín Silva describes his work as psychological and introspective, and indeed it’s all about his very own private universe; expressionism and baroque, classical painting and film, Bacon with Velázquez and Rembrandt, pop culture, the history of art and comics…

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE.

Formidable Magazine: What was your first creative drive?
Nacho Martín Silva: Already when I was a kid I expressed myself through drawings and visuals. Then it came to a point when I realized I was no good for any other thing.
F.M: Is there a defining moment that made you realize art was your thing?
N.M.S: I think it was when I finished high school. You see, I just can’t work on something I don’t feel passionate about, and I decided art is something I could give my body and soul to.
F.M: Inspirational artists?
N.M.S:David lynch, Leonard Cohen, Diego Velazquez and Joseph Kosuth.
F.M: How would you define your work?
N.M.S: Psychological and introspective, may be psychological only. I think my work relates to both, my own and the audience psyche. When I take distance from my work and I look to a finished piece, it some how stimulates me.
F.M: What’s in your play list?
N.M.S:I love to listen to other people lists. I like the surprise factor, that’s why I also listen to the radio a lot. But in my own play list I could have Talking Heads, Beasty Boys, Sex Pistols, Leonard Cohen, La Chiqui de Jerez, Vangelis, Mozart…..
F.M: How is a day in the life of Nacho Martín?
N.M.S: It’s really boring. First I take my time for breakfast. I come to the studio in public transportation what allows me to read, then I work all day and some times I meet friends for drinks afterwards, or I just go back home to relax.
F.M: You currently live in Madrid. What do you love and hate about Madrid?
N.M.S: I love its diversity and thrills, and I hate the noise pollution here.
F.M: Best and worst night out?
N.M.S: A good night out is hanging out with my friends. The worst night is when you go to sleep wounded and in pain.
F.M: Our motto is “A life less ordinary”, what makes life less ordinary?
N.M.S: Everyone of us. We all can make our life less ordinary.