Hello, my name is Monica Ramos. I work in Brooklyn and go home to Queens for now, but I grew up in Manila. I paint things for books, magazines, newspapers and myself.
Who believed in your creativity the most?
Is rebellion a virtue or vice?
Visualise reality.
What does failure mean to you?
Make ugly beautiful.
What’ll happen if you always do things the long way?
Draw what you would’ve drawn as a child.
Please create a portrait of me without knowing my face.
Where is your resting place?
Where can we find more of your work?
Thank you so much for taking part Monica!
If you’re scrolling through this interview thinking you’d like to have a go, please email sophie @ kollektivgallery.com with your website and why you’d like to take part. We’re looking forward to seeing your work!