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Interview:
Eva Rinaldi, founder and director, Human Statue Body
Art - 3rd February 2006
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Following
the tradition of Media Man, we interview one of Australia's
greatest creative artists, make-up and body painter
entrepreneur, the wonderfully talented and multi-award
winning Eva Rinaldi.
What is your background?
I
was born in Italy, came to Australia when I was 3
years old and grew up in Leichhardt. My family is
pretty huge family 3 brothers and 3 sisters if it
wasn't for them I would have grown up pretty lonely.
I
have been through a lot of ups and downs in the last
few years; it's all been an incredible learning experience
for me.
I
have really learned who is always there for me, supporting
me, my parents, my sisters and brothers, and the rest
of my family who love me through good and bad.
I
have a much deeper appreciation of them, their strength
is my strength. I've learned you don't grow when things
are good. You really grow in the tough times.
When
you get hurt life gets very real, and then you have
to stop and put the world back into focus. I am glad
I was forced to do that this year.
I
Love People and art, so makeup is like coming home
like a craft.
When
did you realise you were really onto something with
body paint?
I
realized I was onto something with body paint when
I we first launched our makeup arts festival in 2005.
What's
the biggest compliment you have ever received?
The
biggest compliment that I would receive is when I
see my work published in magazines and people still
remember the issue and they compliment you in the
street.
When
can people see you are your academy?
My
Academy open days are Monday to Saturday. Our courses
are very affordable courses are $275 and run 10.00am
till 4.00pm Saturdays. There are no hidden fees all
makeup is included.
What
makes a good makeup artist?
Lots
of work experience in the industry. I am still learning
everyday and jump at every opportunity even if it's
not paid.
I
don't believe in expensive makeup with all brandings.
I believe all makeup is the same and is packaged differently;
you don't have to use expensive makeup. The cheap
makeup is just as good.
What
are some of the highlights of your wonderful career?
My
highlights have been working on many films, publishing
houses, beautiful models and actors.
What
I do to relax?
Horse
riding in the country, clay target shooting. I would
love to retire on a huge acreage someday with plenty
of sheep and cattle.
Who
is the best body paint artist you know, other than
yourself?
My
best body paint artists that I have known would have
to be Sahra Bull she recently won the body paint competition
in Boden and also won the Fantasy Category at the
Australian 2005 Makeup artist festival, she is incredibly
talented.
Define
beauty for us?
Warm
and Fuzzy…. a passionate kiss with someone you
love, Colors, bright bold ones.
What
is my Philosophy?
Beauty
is healing whether we are observing nature, art
or enhancing someone's inner beauty with makeup.
"True Beauty Comes Within".
My
Favourite Colour?
Red,
Red, I luuuv Red. Every season I gravitate towards
a different colour. Green seems to be the colour for
me now, but Red excites me.
My
Favourite movie?
Grease
for the fabulous style of makeup and design for that
film. I can watch a really boring movie if there is
a beautiful woman with beautiful makeup.
A
movie star I wish I could have met?
Marilyn
Monroe I have always been mesmerized by her. And Jerry
Lewis….He is so funny.
My
Favourite food?
Italian
in Italy.
My
favourite place on earth?
Where
ever I am right now, whenever I am not travelling.
What
your motto?
Wheresoever
you go, go with all your heart.
Editors
note: Eva is one of the most talented and creative
people we have ever interviewed, and deserves all
of the success she is currently enjoying.
Website
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Statue Bodyart
Profiles
Eva
Rinaldi
Body
Painting
Art,
The Arts and Creatives
Appearances
Sydney Body Paint Bike Ride (leading the pack)
Tentative upcoming appearances
B&T
Marketing Magazine
The Sydney Morning Herald
Channel 31
ABC
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