Berta Jayo
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1. What’s your background?
In my works I try to show an innovative art, far from stereotypes.
I am considered a multidisciplinary conceptual artist whose line is marked by codes of a free and surprising nature.
2. What does your work aim to say?
It aims to make a better world.
3. How does your work comment on current social or political issues?
We see politicians accused of corruption, mismanagement, racism, xenophobia and other evils; politicians concerned with staying in power rather than the common good, who, driven by greed and ambition, deprive people of their freedom". "They make self-serving decisions by eliminating opposing views from the public debate by means of pure and harsh censorship at times, at others disguised and subtle.
4. Who are your biggest influences?
I have no influences.
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5. How has your art evolved over the years?
I specialized in painting at the University of Fine Arts, then began to develop various media since I did a master's degree at Chelsea College in London. I try to show the idea with the best possible medium. I am now a conceptual artist using a wide variety of media. I am also a writer, I have edited 3 books. I am also a curator. I was recently a curator of Spencer Tunick.
6. What does art mean to you?
Art for me is the most beautiful way to show what is not seen.
7. What’s the most valuable piece of art to you?
For me the most valuable piece is anyone. We are all unique beings.
8. What’s next for you in the future?
I would like to be able to build a sculpture-building piece of 20 meters high that I have on mind.
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