KINK feature: Christophe Szudlarek

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artist: Christophe Szudlarek
Normandy, France

[dandy:] Your work in five words or less?
[Christophe Szudlarek:] Relationships, love, sex, desire, and otherness.

Turn ons?
When I have got the juices flowing, when I'm inspired in my work.

Turn offs?
The blank page, when I run out of ideas

Favorite subject?
The attraction between two beings, fusion between two individualities, sensuality, eroticism.

Ideal place to display your work?
On the top floor of the Eiffel Tower, that could be exciting.

Favorite non-art pastime?
Doing the cleaning and cooking totally naked. It helps me to relax, and that gives me new inspiration

Most memorable project?
My favorite project I've done is always the most recent one. It doesn’t matter if it’s a big project or a small one. I am also very proud to have exhibited in Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Art crush?
Julien Colombier. He draws some mysterious jungles. I like his sense of colour and space. I like his graphic talents and he uses very beautiful light.

Personal crayon color?
Testosterone Geisha Pink. A powder, masculine pink color, both chic and understated. I like use it for male skin.

What is unique about your process?
I'm particularly interested in the idea of merging in my work; how bodies overlap and seem to join one another not only physically but through textures and prints. Also in the juxtaposition of fine, delicate lines and bold clashing patterns.

Why make art?
I like to see the astonishment and pleasure of the people who enjoy my illustrations. It's what it drives my work.

What's next?
I am currently exhibiting my work in the Rossocinabro Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Rome, in the direct vicinity of the beautiful Villa Borghese.

@christo_szk on IG