“I love when people feel something when they see my work, but at the same time I´d like to create images for myself, images that I enjoy seeing over and over.”
With over 400K followers on instagram, the work of elhartista draws a fine line between the mix of sexy, fun and spontaneous work and on the other hand staged, high gloss photography. We sat down with the Mexiko based photographer for a quick chat and furthermore we are happy to show a fresh series here on C-Heads starring Sofia styled by Melissa Solano.
What is the essence of being an artist for you?
When I first started I used to confront the viewer with intense images, I love when people feel something when they see my work, but at the same time I like to create images for myself, images that I enjoy seeing over and over.
Which photographers influenced you?
I’ve always been influenced by artists like Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Richard Prince, amongst others; I also use as reference music videos and movies. But if we talk about photographers I must say that Terry Richardson and Purienne were my first inspiration.
Do you believe that artists like you will help develop a more aesthetic world?
I wouldn’t put it that way, I don’t think we help. What I believe is that thanks to social media it is easier for us to show more people our way to see the world.
What are your morals for your life and your world?
I’m interested in happiness, I love when people around me are happy, when they evolve. I’ve always had this necessity of finding the best in every person and helping them.
Is there anyone you’d love to shoot?
There is not anyone special, I just love to shoot new faces; I have more fun that way.
“Spend life with who makes you happy, not who you have to impress.” it says on your instagram page. Tell us what makes you happy?
What really makes me happy is to wake up everyday and not having to think about going to an office to some boring job. Travel with my girlfriend whenever we want. Simple things make me happy, like eating a McMuffin any time I want.
What motivates you to continue taking pictures?
Money, haha Im kidding (kind of) creating beautiful things and money.
As a child you always wanted to be?
A professional skateboarder and an artist. I became both but the other way around, I am a professional artist who skateboards for fun.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Still in the game.
Who is the most important person in your life?
My girlfriend Melissa, she has made me see my life in a very different way.
Photography by elhartista
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Styling Melissa Solano
model Sofia @sofiwilkowski
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