Interview with Mark Melnikov
Mark Melnikov is a concept artist and model maker for the industry of entertainment. Despite his architectural education, Mark never passes up an opportunity to improve his qualities in different…
Interview about Rostrus Film Set Design Interview
Designer Interview
10 May 2021
I have always been attracted by imaginary worlds because of an opportunity to create them from scratch. Incorporating the fact that I have grown up as visual-oriented person, the most attractive art fields for me are costume design, concept art and architectural miniatures. I graduated as an architect, but now I work as a freelancer in film industry – my job entails designing creatures, props and environments. I have always wanted to be a part of this world, and now I can finally devote myself to something that I really enjoy.
I think my favourite kinds are costumes and miniatures.
I like everything that allows to skip routine and save time to devote myself to the most important thing – creative process. Molding and casting technique makes it possible to duplicate hundreds of details in no time, and laser carving allows to cut out extremely small elements with high accuracy.
I believe I can be creative regardless of time or mood – this is my job, I would not jeopardise the quality of a product only because I am not creative enough at this particular time.
Silhouette, textures and details. This concerns both costumes and architectural models.
I feel that everything is exactly as it should be. Designing is my way of life, I cannot stop it – ideas come to me and wait until I finally bring them to life. If I stop creating, they will just blow up my head.
Satisfaction - if I am content with a result, and annoyance – if something went wrong.
Each design must fulfill its goal. In order to estimate any particular piece, you have to know what exactly it has been created for. If the result matches an author’s intention, then it’s a perfect design.
Unlike many other artists who are influenced by the primaeval beauty of nature, I derive inspiration from artificial environment: films, fashion collections, illustrations. I think mankind has achieved perfection in many fields of visual communication.
I would describe it as both elegant and aggressive. The dark side of a person seems to me more intriguing and protean than the shining beacon of virtue. My designs are sharp, and that’s why they are memorable.
I am a young designer too, and I would say to everyone: be loyal to what you love and don’t pay attention to what others think of you. There will always be people who tell you what to do, and the most destructive thing you can do to yourself is believe them.
Persistance and passion to your work. And the ability to take criticism with a token of humor.
I am always open to communication, feel free to drop me a line on facebook: www.facebook.com/mark.melnikov.studio
My electronic mail for job offers: archmark@mail.ru
My electronic mail for job offers: archmark@mail.ru
I would like to say thank you to A’Design Award & Competition for this great opportunity. It was honour and pleasure to take part in the contest.