Dimitrih Correa In The Studio
Designing and Handcrafting.
What inspires you?
Nature, the beauty of natural things, the physics of it, chemistry and all science involved as well. Also history, sociology and philosophy. Human knowledge and culture.
Describe your creative process.
I start with simple ideas or connections when I found something that inspires me, this could be something historical, cultural, natural, it comes from different fields. Then I get this concept and start to draw ideas on paper. After that I got to computer to 3D model and render possibilities and after that at workshop I start prototyping until find the final solution.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Joaquim Tenreiro, Hans Wagner, Sérgio Rodrigues, Carlos Motta, Oscar Niemeyer, Burle Marx, George Nakashima, Tadao Ando, Marcel Breuer, Arne Jacobsen
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
The most important would be the computer because it is also the most complete and versatile.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Be simple, be humble, enjoy the small pleasures of life.
Where do you go for inspiration?
I love to be in contact with nature, so I go to beaches, waterfalls, forests, lakes, these are natural rechargers and source of inspiration as well.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
