We couldn't be happier for our Amy Finlayson and everything she's achieved.
This week ORGANICA was presented at Luxe Studios and the results have been fantastic for our Amy....
“ 'Organica'
for me is a natural transformation. This transformation happens both to the
images, through a kind of self-appropriation, and in my own life as I start to
move onto new chapters. This is the blossoming, fluid, organic way of
life-moving and changing – not always beautiful but certainly intriguing.”
RUSSH chats to artist, model and muse, Amy Finlayson, about her latest
collaboration with photographer Mick Bruzzese.
What
prompted the collaboration with Mick on Organica and what inspired the projects
itself?
Mick approached me a while ago and floated the idea of collaborating on a project. Through many (many) emails, sharing references and ideas, we came to this amazing floral inspired theme that was organic and beautiful yet still edgy and interesting. Shoots however have a way of doing their own thing, you can meticulously plan something but ultimately in art (and life) you have to let go and watch it unfold.
Mick approached me a while ago and floated the idea of collaborating on a project. Through many (many) emails, sharing references and ideas, we came to this amazing floral inspired theme that was organic and beautiful yet still edgy and interesting. Shoots however have a way of doing their own thing, you can meticulously plan something but ultimately in art (and life) you have to let go and watch it unfold.
How did
you approach each of the works? Were they something that happened spontaneously
or was it all quite premeditated?
I mapped the works out on A4 paper before, but transferring that idea to a giant work was not as easy as I was hoping for. Ultimately there are “no mistakes in art” so I just had to roll with a few things. I tried to have a rough idea of what I was going to do first, then it was up to my mood that day and what was playing on my iPod!
I mapped the works out on A4 paper before, but transferring that idea to a giant work was not as easy as I was hoping for. Ultimately there are “no mistakes in art” so I just had to roll with a few things. I tried to have a rough idea of what I was going to do first, then it was up to my mood that day and what was playing on my iPod!
What’s great about working with Mick and what
do you love about his style of photography?
Mick understands that creative process – that's really the best thing about working with another artist. He also sees captures moments that I never thought about, and that is the role of an artist: "to make you aware of the things you don't see." He has a very special eye. Very special.
Mick understands that creative process – that's really the best thing about working with another artist. He also sees captures moments that I never thought about, and that is the role of an artist: "to make you aware of the things you don't see." He has a very special eye. Very special.
Who/what
are you inspired by artistically?
Everything and anything. Spills on the pavement, smoke rings, pictures on Instagram, nature, life, mess, order. It all has a place in my mind.
Everything and anything. Spills on the pavement, smoke rings, pictures on Instagram, nature, life, mess, order. It all has a place in my mind.
What kind
of creative project would you like to be involved in next?
Well my scarf line launches soon which is exciting, but in the long run I would like to open my own space, not a regular gallery, something with a bit more depth. I’m surrounded by this amazing generation of super-creatives and I want to help them and show the world their talents. That is the next, colourful step.
Well my scarf line launches soon which is exciting, but in the long run I would like to open my own space, not a regular gallery, something with a bit more depth. I’m surrounded by this amazing generation of super-creatives and I want to help them and show the world their talents. That is the next, colourful step.
Words - Anna Harrison
