Can you describe a time when you had to step out of your artistic comfort zone? What did you learn from that experience?

It was when my art was in its infancy and I was selected to paint these 5 murals as part of a collective installation called The Market Estate Project in an estate in Islington that has since been demolished. It was a daunting prospect at first having my quirky experimental art out in such an open arena alongside very talented people, but I learned that you have to let go and accept you’re not in control of what people think of your art – most people are very accepting and open minded!

How does your cultural background inform your artwork, and how do you navigate the complexities of representation and appropriation?

Your question has made me realise that my art is largely based on British architecture when my background is Spanish-Catalan. I choose to see my work as a reaction to a particular time and place, a construct based on my experience of London. I’m aware that reality is made of different experiences and I admit that producing a fair, balanced portrayal is an overwhelming if not impossible task for me. Thus, my art will never be complete and will always be biased. But I hope that is part of the conversation, the sharing of different meanings and celebrating the changing nature of the built environment.

What role do you believe art plays in society, and how does your work contribute to that role?

Art plays a crucial role as an outlet for the hardships of the real world, and can provide a safe environment where to confront the things that trouble us. With my work I want the audience to look at the routine world around them, the landscapes they see on their daily commutes, in a different way.

Are there any specific artists, past or present, who have significantly influenced your artistic style or philosophy? If so, how?

Walking and cycling in the city is a huge part of my creation process. But that was something I was completely unaware of until I saw an exhibition by Richard Long at Tate Modern and discovered Land Art. The idea that you could make art out of exploration and the experience of space blew my mind.

How do you balance your personal life with your artistic pursuits, and what role does self-care and mental health play in your creative process?

Over the years I have run my architecture art alongside other jobs, like being a gallery assistant or freelancing as a storyboard artist. That’s something I still do as I like the balance between the freedom of doing my own art, and the craft that goes with illustrating storyboards or character designs, when you are working from a brief and with a team.

Developing the tools to deal with my anxiety, which sometimes has been rather crippling, is an ongoing process. But it’s definitely worth it. Healthy working hours and a flexible routine have certainly helped.