Meet The Artist: Manjik Pictures

Written by
Fiona Cambridge
Published on
March 30, 2023

What inspired you to become an artist, and when did you first realise that you wanted to pursue this career path?The emergence of social media in the 2010s showed us wonderful photography. I knew then that was what I wanted to do What are some of your favourite materials and mediums to work with, and why do you prefer them?I'm a photographer, but I try to make my work look like paintings How would you describe your artistic style, and how has it evolved over time?I am a contemporary art photographer. Over time my works have become brighter and more colorful What themes or ideas do you explore in your artwork, and why are they important to you?I like photographing the most beautiful sites and monuments in the world. I am primarily a travel photographer Can you walk us through your creative process, from the initial concept to the finished piece?I travel to the most famous sites in the world. Once the photographs are taken, I retouch them and refine them for a long time with computer software. What challenges have you faced in your artistic career, and how have you overcome them?When I started photography I saw absolutely fantastic works by other artists and I was far from getting the same result. Over time I invented techniques myself with Photoshop to improve my photos Who are some artists or other creative figures that have influenced your work, and how have they inspired you?Max Rive, Daniel Kordan, Daniel Cheong, Peter Stewart How do you stay motivated and inspired when you hit a creative block or rough patch?I'm just planning another trip What advice would you give to aspiring artists who are just starting out on their artistic journeys?Look at what other artists are doing and which inspires you the most. View the most recent artworks created What are your goals for your art in the future, and where do you see your career going in the next few years?I want to travel to countries that I know little about. I also help other artists to sell their work What's your favourite piece that you sell on Fy! and why?Sannen Zaka Street. Because it totally represents my style and I love East Asia Which other artists on the Fy! platform do you love?Sabina Fenn, Paula Belle Flores Can you share with us a favourite piece of art from another artist and tell us why you love it? (please ensure the artwork is available on Fy!) Peaceful Morocco II by Sabina Fenn. The style is refreshing and encourages travel How do you see your art contributing to the wider cultural conversation, and what message or themes do you hope to convey through your work?Art is just made to create emotions. emotions are something fantastic What advice do you have for aspiring artists who are just starting out in their careers?don't give up 16. Our shoppers love to buy multiple pieces to create Gallery walls, can you suggest any other art prints on Fy! which you feel compliment yours?Nightfall In The Favela Da Rocinha, Morocco Art Printby Sisi and Seb, Beach Huts Art Printby Menina Lisboa, Riviera Dreaming Art Printby Grace Digital Art Co, Osaka Anime Nights Art Printby Gypsy In A Spacesuit 17. Tell us about the artwork you hang in your own home and how this fits into your interior style?I live in south east asia and i really like the east asian style. Chinatown Storm Art Printby Manjik Pictures 18. Where is your artwork best suited in a home? Do you love making prints for big bright hallway spaces or cosy bedroom corners?living room is best for me

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