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Nadja Martens Interview

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Nadja Martens Interview

Interview with Nadja Martens on the occasion of her solo exhibition Minoule at KALEID during the month of August 2013. Interview conducted by Donny Foley. KALEID: Your work has a very fairy tale feel them, is there a reason for that?   Nadja: They help me to understand myself better, sometimes others. Particular moments in a tale stand out to me or I’m drawn to a certain aspect of a characters soul/personality. Finding these moments and aspects and going through the process of sketching and painting, is not only rewarding me with a finished art piece but also with an insight I would otherwise not have.   KALEID: What is your favorite story and do you still read fairy tales?   Nadja: I still read them but have no favorite story in particular. I like a few very much and can read them over and over again. For example stories…

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