How did you first become interested in art?

As my father is an art dealer, specializing in classical African art, I was confronted with it from an early age on. Sculptures, masks and other artworks were constantly displayed in our home.

What is your artistic style? What mediums do you work in?

I wouldn’t like to reduce my work on a certain artistic style. I’d rather say it’s mixed media that I’m using. I mainly shoot with my iPhone, focusing on de-conceptualization and re-contextualization. Also, I have started to work with soapstones and I arrange still-lifes.

What inspires you?

I find inspiration for my work in both, the obvious and not so obvious forms of aesthetic. Such as ripe fruit and intriguing plants as well as trash, dirt and decay. I’m also obsessed with odd reflections and geometrical lines.

What do you enjoy doing most?

What I enjoy doing most is to take walks through (un)known cities or nature for hours, seeking and more importantly finding hidden treasures in every day life.

Has your involvement in the fashion world influenced your artistic output at all?

Being involved in fashion has taught me how important it is to let go of conventions and work for what you’re passionate about.

Do you see the selfie as a form of artistic expression? Do you have any tips on how to take better self portraits?

Selfies are surely a form of artistic expression. It’s a special way of self-interpretation and presentation. Working with the greatest medium, your body! My tip is to go with whatever feels truly like you or at least with what you feel comfortable being perceived as. I think it just has to be honest and unpretentious.

What do you dislike about your work?

It took me a long time not to force myself into being creative. The pieces I like most came together very naturally.

What do you like about your work?

I like how my creative work offers the possibility of doing what I truly identify with. No conditions, no excuses whatsoever! It’s sometimes even highly emotional and allows me to channel my energy.

Tell us about your tattoos. How many do you have and what do they mean/signify?

I only have these two little letters on both of my wrists. They are my parents initials. Put together, it’s ME.

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Photography by Volker Conradus.
Self-portraits and artwork by Magali Delion.
Magali is represented by Girls Club Management.