Quickie with an Artist: Imogen-Blue Hinojosa
What is the best artwork out there in your opinion?
Honestly, anything that makes you feel something. I think the best work is always the kind that makes you stop and consider it, or leaves you thinking about it days later. I always find myself revisiting Pina Bausch’s work for example, you’ll never leave a performance of her dance company lacking inspiration.
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Who, or what, broke your heart?
The state of Trans health care globally. The inaccessibility of basic needs for trans women, the fact that we are still dying and nothing is being done about it except for by the community. Donate to a trans health /rights organization and when you see violence speak up.
What’s your current fantasy/daydream?
I try to bring fantasy into my everyday, I think this really comes across in my work as well. Dressing for me has always been a way to try on new versions of the self.
What memory still makes you cringe you now?
I don’t really have any, I think people should all take themselves less seriously and love laughing at themselves.
“I think the best work is always the kind that makes you stop and consider it, or leaves you thinking about it days later.”
Who would you have direct your biopic film?
Wong Kar Wai, I’m always returning to his films, his use of poetic language paired with Christopher Doyle’s Camera work, truly stunning.
When was the last time you cried?
August 27th, 2021
What is the best bit of gossip you have at the moment?
I’ve just relocated to Berlin so unfortunately, this chismosa is lacking in the chisme department!
What is your favourite condiment?
Valentina’s Hot Sauce
What makes you angry?
Transphobes, TERFs and people who walk slow
Who, or what, do you need to tell them you love them?
Everyone I love knows it, I tell them regularly. Do this often, people need more love in their lives.
Words: Sophia Sheppard