Albert Kaan (b. 1993, Sinaia) lives and works in Bucharest and Gulia, incorporating both urban and rural living experiences into his artistic practice. His work is based on the performance of living and transforming the personal space into a shared playground for the public. In 2015, he started working with light in different forms, ranging from sculpture to stage design, creating his own visual identity through newly shaped objects
Q&A with Alert Kaan
When did you discover your passion for art and what does art mean to you?
I couldn’t say exactly when I discovered I was passionate for art, but I guess a key moment was when I realized I could play with art. To me, art is a means to explore and communicate unique ideas and perspectives on the world.
Briefly describe yourself: what excites you, what makes you angry?
I am most moved by nature and outraged that we are destroying it.
Describe your artistic vision: sources of inspiration, methods, messages you want to convey to your audience.
I am very much inspired by the context and the space I am in at a certain time. My artistic vision is deeply influenced by the environment, the people I meet and the experiences I live. My practice ranges from painting and drawing to sculpture and multimedia installations.
Who has influenced you along the way and how?
I believe the biggest influence on me has been my environment and the spaces I live in and explore. They have inevitably made me who I am and the ideas for my new work emerge from them. The way a particular place or context makes me feel and think has a profound impact on my creative process.
Which of your artworks you like the most and why?
My favorite artwork is called “Device to EXIT FOMO”. This artwork encompasses my entire artistic practice so far, bringing together sculpture with kinetic art, video, performance, sound and installation. For me, this piece represents a mix of my artistic explorations and experiments. “Device to EXIT FOMO” is not only a complex artwork from the technical point of view, but also a profound statement about contemporary anxieties related to the fear of missing out something important (FOMO).
Tell us about a moment in your career so far that made you happy?
One of the best moments in my career was when I decided to dedicate myself fully to art.
What do you expect from Accelerator program?
I look forward to learning from experienced mentors, receiving constructive feedback and collaborating with other talented artists.
What artist inspired you and why?
I like Aphex Twin. We seem to have a creative synergy and our collaborations show how well we complement each other in our artistic explorations.
What are your future plans?
I plan to get involved in projects that allow me to interact directly with diverse communities and develop my creations as deeply as possible.