POZER

1. Can you tell us about your artistic journey and how you developed your unique style?

I started out drawing in the streets before moving into digital work. Because I was drawn to many different styles, people would sometimes call me a poser. I ended up claiming that word for myself and taking POZER as my name, because it meant I could become whatever I loved. From there, I began combining the styles that drew me in and turning them into something new.

2. Your work seems to be influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat. How has his art inspired you, and how do you incorporate his influence into your own creations?

What draws me to his work is its sense of freedom. It does not need rigid composition or perfectly defined color to come alive; he lets things flow until they form something powerful. I approach my work in a similar way. Life is full of chaos and unresolved color, and that gives me permission to leave certain parts raw. Sometimes that freedom makes the work feel chaotic, but that energy is part of the piece.

3. Many of your pieces feature human figures in an abstract and dark atmosphere. What themes or emotions do you aim to convey through these works?

I wanted those works to carry a sense of hope inside chaos. For me, they are about trying to reach beauty even when everything feels unstable and dark.

4. Your bio mentions that you love to explore experience, black, and chaos pantone. Can you elaborate on how these elements are reflected in your art?

I inserted a lot of objects and dark, irregular colors. I tried many styles to make it abstract but still with a form that can be interpreted into manifestation or multi-interpretation.

5. Congratulations on your recent participation in the CODA XVI exhibition. How was your experience showcasing your work there, and what did you learn from it?

I'm very happy to be able to participate in the CODA Exhibition several times. Besides making new friends, I'm also proud to be among great artists.

6. As an underrated artist, what challenges have you faced in gaining recognition for your work, and how have you overcome them?

I remain who I am, working with what I like. And my principle is that it's okay if I'm not better than other people, at least I'm better than I was before.

7. How do you see your art evolving in the future, and what new projects or exhibitions do you have planned?

I believe art will never die, so I'll keep creating and creating something.

8. In your opinion, what role does digital art play in the contemporary art world, and how do you think it will shape the future of art?

I don't know for sure, but I still believe that whether digital or contemporary, art has its own audience and will continue to grow.

POZER's works often feature motifs reminiscent of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Not all pieces do, however. They exhibit a fragmented storytelling style, various elements like crowns, and some pieces have a more modern, low-saturation feel. When overlaid with the artist's interview insights, one can feel projected into some abyss by the subjects or black masks present in each piece.