Models, mountains, products, brightly colored paper. All are captured beautifully through various methods by inventive Swedish photographer, Carl Kleiner. His distinct ability to create objects like hot-dogs and ketchup with collages of bright paper are as awe-inspiring as the landscapes and seascapes he captures in his photographs. “When you don’t create yourself a niche you never get bored of what you are doing,” he explains. Read Carl’s 10 ANSWERS to see what else separates this imaginative artist from other photographers below.
1. How would you describe your work in three words?
Horizontal, quiet and dry.
2. Who is your creative role model?
Marcel Duchamp.
3. If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
Paint, sleep.
4. What place in the world most inspires you and why?
New places.
5. If you could do a different job for a day what would it be and why?
I would love to work at Monkey World in Dorset, UK.
6. What is your favorite homemade gift to give?
Balloon sculptures.
7. What is your favorite object in your home?
My bookcase.
8. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Just do it. Thank you Nike.
9. What websites do you use for inspiration?
Tedtalks, Gapminder, lots of different art blogs.
10. When do you consider a piece of your work complete?
Usually I have a pretty clear idea and a sketch before I shot, so when the light
and composition is right I´m done.
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