Q: Specifically, how do you get yourself inspired and motivated?
A: I was motivated when I saw Nick Vujicic for the first time on the internet. Now
I believe in myself and can motivate myself, because I love what I do.
Q: What is the "Mariusz draws" project and how has it been received?
A: "Mariusz Draws" (in Polish "Mariusz Rysuje") is an artistic and motivational
project, to travel around the world and draw on the streets, talk to people who I
meet in the largest cities. I wanted to inspire people through doing many things
with no arms. I met thousands of people who were talking with me, asking
questions, crying and smiling. That was an amazing feeling for me.
Q: Tell us about the best Global artist award?
A: It was the 2nd Prize Best Global Artist Award in Vienna (2013) by Global Art
Agency. That was my greatest success in life.
Q: What's the biggest risk you've taken as an artist?
A: The decision of being an artist!
Q: What are your short-term and long-term artistic goals?
A: My next goal is my solo exhibition in NYC which I have been preparing for.
After, I would like to have another exhibition in Asia, that's my dream.
Q: If you can inspire people in one sentence what will it be?
A: Life is like food - it has the term of validity. So don't waste your time and let
your dreams come true.
Written by: Ayat Elgezery