How did your love for art begin?

I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember, since childhood, even if I wasn’t aware of it back then. As a curious kid, I was fascinated not just by art but by people, places, and life. My dad, an architect and art lover, filled our home with imagination. As a kid I would always make up stories about strangers we passed in the street, such as an old man I saw eating “pipas” (sunflower seeds) on a bench. That curiosity never left me. I always want to know about people’s journeys, despite society often treating questions as invasive. For me, connection is key to healing and creativity. I grew up in Alcorcón (Madrid) and I remember hanging out with friends at the train station during the 90s while we used to listen to rap artists. The whole area was full of graffiti, of colour and expression. I didn’t realise till later how much that street culture shaped my way of seeing. Later, while living in Málaga, I found a connection to art through tactile emotion, influencing how I relate to materials and colour. Then, London, where I lived for almost 12 years, made me expand creatively and emotionally. Studying fashion gave me tools and perspective. I’ve learned to trust, to follow even the illogical. Art is how I live, think and how I speak with my hands when words don’t work.

Your painting aims to express the subconscious. How do you try to reach and portray it?
I think the subconscious is where everything real starts. I’ve been drawn to what’s underneath feelings, memories or images that we can’t explain and that’s the space I try to connect with when I paint. Never start with an idea or plan. My process is intuitive, and I just follow whatever’s coming up in the moment. It’s like something wants to come out, and I just try to stay open and let it happen, without blocking it or judging. 

And through sculpture, what dimension do you wish to explore?
I have two ceramic projects that reflect two sides of me. The one under my name which is more intuitive and emotional. Then Ivvoki Studio where I’m slowly moving towards interior design and Architecture, these are big part of who I am and a source of inspiration. I’m finding my own way into that space of structure, form and functionality with a meaning.

An artist who inspires you?
Right now, I feel very inspired by Ibrahim El-Salahi. He’s a Sudanese artist and one of the pioneers of African modernism. His journey reminds me that art is not just about technique or style it’s also about memory, identity, and survival. 

You live in Berlin, does it influence your work?
After the constant movement of London, Berlin gave me something I hadn’t had in years: time! It felt strange to slow down, the quietness, or even the space. I was scared and anxious. But that independence helped me stop and look inwards. I was going through a loss, and during the solitude of these early years, art came into my life. It became a way to channel everything. It wasn’t planned, it just happened naturally. The brutalism, the rough textures, the heaviness, it resonated with me. I felt inspired by how this city holds contradictions: softness and weight. Also, electronic music and its whole ecosystem had a deep impact on me creatively. 

You also draw inspiration from Latin jazz. How does music influence you?
Latin jazz opened my mind both musically and visually. The bold, colourful album covers made me realise the kind of palette I naturally gravitate toward. A good friend gifted me a piano at a moment that meant everything. When I feel stuck, just two notes can shift something inside me. I used to sing, and this winter I’m returning to vocal lessons, singing helps me reconnect emotionally. Music plays a huge role in my process, and I like all forms of music. I think it’s one of the most honest ways to stay connected.