HOS: Do you have a specific memory of something that set you on the path to becoming an artist?
AS: Perhaps what set me on the path to becoming an artist is rooted in the fact that I have always been an introvert. As a child I wouldn’t speak my mind. I’ve consistently found satisfaction in activities that serve as outlets for self-expression. The journey to becoming a sculptress, I believe, is not attributed to a single event but rather a combination of numerous factors and life situations.
HOS: If you could be a character in any film or book, who would it be?
AS: If I could be a character in any film or book, I would still choose to be the protagonist in my own story. Life has intriguing plot twists and character development, and I find it very interesting that I can actively direct the story through the choices I make and the actions I take.
HOS: What advice would you give to the younger you?
AS: I would encourage her to stand up for herself and set clear, healthy boundaries from a young age.
HOS: If you could teleport anywhere at this moment, where would it be?
AS: Here and now.
HOS: What has been your most significant travelling experience and why?
AS: I find the most significant to be my art-related travel experiences, particularly international art fairs. I consider all of them to be equally valuable as the knowledge gained during and after each trip contributes significantly to my artistic evolution. So, so far, my most significant travels were Venice, Milan, Florence, Cape Town and Dubai.
HOS: If you could save only one of your works of art, which would it be?
AS: I don’t have a favourite piece among my existing creations, each is significant in its own way. I had the privilege to create them and I can always create new ones. So I don’t have to save any or keep any. I just want to have the opportunity to keep creating.
HOS: What are your upcoming projects?
AS: I have numerous projects in development, along with art fairs and collaborations with other artists. I will announce them when the time is right. But I would like to say instead that I’m grateful to everyone walking this journey with me and that I am very excited for what’s to come.
HOS: Tell us a secret.
AS: I deliberately choose complete silence to shape the early forms of my artworks .