Art

ILYA STALLONE

@ilya_stallone_artist

What time in your life inspired you to become an artist? How did your creative journey begin?
During my early childhood, I was seriously ill and this affected my articulation apparatus. I could not speak clearly and it was difficult for my parents to understand me. Due to the fact that no one understood me, it was difficult to communicate with other children, so my best friends were a pencil and paper. I could draw for days without stopping and I literally wanted to draw absolutely everything. My creative skills were developed by my father, as he is a wood sculptor. Weekly trips to the speech therapist had adjusted my speech and I was no longer experiencing difficulties, but the craving for drawing had remained. I went to art school and successfully graduated from the university with a profile in graphic design. Now, I work as an artist and designer at a crypto company and manage creative projects. I can’t say for sure what inspired me to become an artist, but I can say that my father gave me a piece of love for creativity.

If you had one last opportunity to express yourself creatively, what message would you want to convey to others?
I cannot answer this question unequivocally, as I would like to have more of these opportunities. There are so many ways to express creativity in the world and it’s scary to imagine choosing only one. I can say, however, that my message would be about light and kindness, about peace on earth, and living in harmony with nature.

Do you practice any unique rituals that help you to achieve your creative goals?
I always kiss my wife on the cheek. This ritual allows me to gain success in any business.

If you had a chance to collaborate with any brand, which one would you choose and what kind of idea or project would you try and accomplish?
I am ready to cooperate with any brand. For me, there are no restrictions in creativity. I would like to do a collaboration with major clothing manufacturers like Nike, Adidas, Puma, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, etc. I would love to see my medieval logo on clothes or shoes. It would look chic and it would definitely interest many people.

What distinguishes you from other artists in your genre? My concept “Medieval Branding” is a unique project in art. I am the first artist who has sent modern brands to the harsh Middle Ages. The project is constantly being updated with new works and you can follow it on social networks.

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