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Academics, historians, archaelogists, all of them - they struggled for years to uncover the true facts behind the work of this artist. Who was the person behind these remarkable works that were beloved by fans and valued by clients all over the world? Who was the genius behind the mask? A conference was held in which experts debated possible theories - could their talent have been explained by the fact that they were secretly a collective? Or a front for an underground sweatshop? Or perhaps they were bestowed with imagemaking powers as their home planet crumbled to pieces and they were sent to earth to keep us safe, with pictures? These were all possible. Then there was the other guy, in the corner, who suggested that maybe they just didn't give us a bio. He was laughed out of the room, and the rest of the experts met in the bar for drinks.
Name:
Marcela Restrepo
Place of Birth:
Medellín, Colombia
Currently Living in:
Sydney
Train, bus, bike, or other:
Train, bus, two bikes and a comfortable pair of Campers.
What's the most important object in your studio?
The fridge.
Paper or Plastic?
Paper
If you could resurrect one no longer living person to have lunch with, knowing you will have to return them to the grave right after coffee, who would it be?
Someone like Chagall so I could get him to make some signed doodles while he drinks his coffee!
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Depends, balsa or teak?
Favourite client so far?
Hmm… Maybe myself, I give myself easy deadlines.
Favourite imaginary client?
One with a big pocket to help pay the rent.
How does your mother describe your profession?
She gave up trying.
Coffee or tea?
Café de Colombia.
What's your earliest drawing memory?
Tiny little people in blankets and walls, when I was about four years old.
How do you prefer to spend your mornings?
Walking around or listening to news radio.
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