Introducing: The colourful works of Villanaart

Villanaartis Victoria Villasana, a mexican artist currently based in London, England. Fans of her beautiful yarn street art pieces we just had to invite her to be part of our FIND 50 FRIDAS group show. Wanna know a bit more about her work and inspirations? Keep reading...!

How did you get into art? Did you study, or just fall into it?

I didn't study but since I was a kid I've been doing art on the side, took some art classes but my approach has been always intuitive and self-taught.

How would you best describe your studio’s environment on a normal day?

Messy with images and yarn everywhere.

What would you say your art style is?

I don't really know. My art is a mixture of old and new, inspired by my Native Mexican roots and the multiculturalism I've experience in the past years living in London.

Have you got any particular y favourite piece of art? The one you remember made you want to become an artist yourself?

I don't really have a piece that made me feel 'I want to be an artist' I did art because I enjoyed it and made me feel and express who I truly was.

What is your view on the current state of street art in London. Any artists we should be keeping an eye on?

Street art in London is great but also around the world, so much talent it's difficult to mention one, people are really expressing and sharing their art in different mediums making it more creative.

Have you got any advice for the young aspiring artists out there?

Never stop learning and believe in yourself.

Villanaart gorgeous Fridas are now available in our website. Wanna check them out in the flesh? Visit us in Arch 359 Westgate Street, E8 3RN. Find 50 Fridas run till 3rd April 2016. We are open through the Bank Holiday!