Alice d’Apolito is an Italian illustrator, animator, and oil painter who lives, works, and studies the Japanese language in Leeds. In her paintings, she creates a new image of herself every time, embracing the idea that creation is a process that never ends. Most of her works are autobiographical, describing feelings, dreams, childhood memories, and concepts inspired by current affairs. She tried to connect her real world with her oneiric one by giving substance to her dreams and representing memories long gone. Inspired by Japanese culture and surrealistic paintings she creates her work using oil paint on wood panels.

Join us in a conversation with the artist, Alice d’Apolito. Alice is an Italian artist who makes portraits inspired by Japanese culture. Alice’s portraits represent her alter-ego with her childhood pet rabbit, Fulmine. As you browse through her work, you will see a new image of herself every time. Her works are clean with vivid colors, and big pale faces. Read the full interview to know more about the artist.

I want to tell a story, capture the essence of movement within the stillness of drawing. I want to give substance to the oneiric world and imprint the memories enclosed within me in a piece of art.

Alice d’Apolita

1. Alice, could you elaborate a bit about your artwork for our readers?

Being born in a small town in the South of Italy and then moving to the North, I felt lonely as everything I had was gone in a day. In the process so many things of my childhood were lost, leaving me with my own enclosed memories. In my recent work, a distant memory of my first connection with a living creature, my rabbit named Fulmine, comes to the surface. Amongst him are the infinity lands of this little town where nature always surrounded us. Reminiscing these, makes me feel a sense of comfort and security towards the past and the future. Creating fills my soul with joy and happiness. 

2. So you are an Italian illustrator living in the UK who makes Art inspired by Japanese culture. I am curious to know how you started on this journey.

My journey, like art, was a process that gradually evolved into what I’m creating now and who I am now. It emerged further when I moved to England, more than 10 years ago. In England, I found myself again and I started to fight for things that gave me joy. Japanese culture was just one thing amongst others that inspired me in this journey, without limits.

3. Alice who is the ‘girl’ in your paintings? Is she your muse?

The girl in my paintings is myself or even better my alter-ego. Let’s say that I’m my own muse 🙂

4. If you could share one of your biggest artistic dreams with us, what would it be?

I have many artistic dreams actually but I can say one of my latest ones is to be recognized internationally, creating beautiful connections around the world of art. 

5. What is the best advice you have received that you would want to share with our readers?

Be true to yourself and drink lots of water!

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