LB: When did you decide to become a photographer?
GPC: At the age of 16, I started to make photographs in the
improvised darkroom which was a bathroom in my parents’ house and at
that period it was already clear to me that photography is a perfect
media to express myself.
LB: Do you prefer black & white or colour photography?
GPC: Always black & white, I found it more appropriate and at the
same time more challenging to articulate atmospheres in my photographs.
LB: How do you define “good” Photography?
GPC: For me, good photography is one which can knock you down at
first impression. And as you watch it more and more, “good” photography
has power to draw you into it, so you can feel it all around you, in all
your senses.
LB: We would love to know what you’re working on at the moment.
GPC: I am preparing myself for one big project in which I would like to present my vision of matriarchy.
LB: How does your creative process begin for each photo?
GPC: I have a sketch book in which I archive all ideas which come on
my mind in any moment, any occasion. As most of my photographs come from
the streets, there are two ways of creating it; first one is the moment
of situation when I see something what intrigues my mind and second one
is when I go on purpose to find object which will perfectly suit
pre-planned concepts.
LB: Do you look back at your first works and explore new versions or do you always move forward?
GPC: I am trying all the time to move forward in every way. At the
same time, some of my series are open so I will work on them ’till the
end.
LB: Are there pieces you have created or captured that you will never part with?
GPC: As a matter of fact, there are and it’s not a question that I
will never part with but I have never published them. Maybe I will… some
day.
LB: There is a certain Oriental influence in your work. Where did it come from?
GPC: I am pretty much obsessed with Japanese tradition and culture,
especially with samurais and their way of living, so this a very big
compliment for me if it can be seen in any way in my work.
LB: Who or what inspires you at the moment?
GPC: The world around me and inside me.
LB: How do you relate to other artists?
GPC: I was and I am open for any kind of collaborations, exchanges
and discussions to improve ideas or anything that could help in the
creation of art in general. I like to work not only with photographers,
but with various kinds of artists.
LB: What influences your work the most?
GPC: Human states of mind, definitely.
LB: Thank you for sharing your views and your work with us. We look forward to being delighted by more images from you.
By Lucius Bod © V69Gallery
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