By: Azad Karimi
I struggle with separating Art from the unique expression each person, each soul has to tell this world. My view of art is unconventional and how to say, I see art in everything, even the simple things in life which people would not call Art.
Interview
Croatian Model
Dorjan Sloger
By Azad Karimi
Dorjan is a Slav and lives in Croatia. I have visited Croatia country since five years. Croatia is a European country in Balkan area.
Slavs people are a great people from Siberia and Russia til Balkan.They are an ancient people.
Befor Christianity they had their religion such as the Midlle East and Latin America.I read in Wikipedia that says The Croatian people are literate and cultured.
It was interesting for me to talk to Durjan. I asked him and he kindly accepted that I thank him.
Talking is not worth it anymore, so please pay attention to our interview.
I wish Dorjan a long life with happiness and success.
Thank you!
Vestland-Norway
1- Please present yourself: Name, education, Civil status and...
.Greetings, I am Dorjan Slogar, artist coming from Croatia, currently living in Grožnjan, a city known for many artists that live there.
2-What is your artistic speciality?
.Besides modeling, concept makeup, choreography and costume making I express my creativty in mulitple mediums and techniques, painting, mostly with my favourite technique, watercolor, as well as acrylic, oil paints and well, any paint that comes in my hands. Sculpture is also one of my passions, I create sculptures, jewelry, headpieces and all kinds of accesories and decorations. Music has also been always a part of my life, I sing, play multiple instruments and write and compose songs, I've dedicated my life to reconstructing the Ancient Slavic culture and mythology, music and rituals. Dance is also one of my passions, I am passionate dancer and a dance instructor of Afro and Dancehall, and some years ago Hiphop as well, on the other hand I enjoy contemporary dance and improvisation not limited to a specific genre of music or dance school.
3- When and how did you become interested in this field?
.There is just something that lights my spark in modeling, creating concepts that tell a story captured through the lens of a camera.
4- Who was your motivator?
.My passion to tell and share stories to humanity.
5- What was your parent's reaction?
They're quite used to my endevaours so it was not a big suprise to them.
6- When did you become such a professional Artist-Model?
At age of 17, when I ran from home to Italy, Milan, to do some modeling work, there, I learned some things about the mainstream modeling world, which didnt fully resonate with me, but as my trip continued and I went to Firenze, I found a community of artists which were perfect helpers and companions on the realization of my conceptual ideas.
7- Are you thankful and happy because of your activities as an artist?
.Extremely, it means a lot.
8- How do you see the view about art, Modeling, culture?
.Well, as anything in this modern day and age, each side has two coins, and in the end its up to the individual, what we make, what we do and how do we use our precious time on Earth.
I see it as work in progress, there is many artists and many people who call themselves artists, I struggle with separating Art from the unique expression each person, each soul has to tell this world. My view of art is unconventional and how to say, I see art in everything, even the simple things in life which people would not call Art.
9- Can you become one part of the cultural movement for motivation in youth or new generations in your country and so on?
.Yes and that is what I am working on.
10- How can you help our world become a better place to live?
.I do my best to do so, with my Art and contribution to culture of this planet.
11- Have you more words to say or suggest for our readers?
.Stay true to your Heart, listen to your intuition and don't hesitate to reach for your dreams.
