Spotlight on Artistry: Meet Fares Micue

Fares Micue, a self-taught fine art and conceptual self-portrait photographer born in Lanzarote (Canary Islands), Spain, initially began her photography journey in 2009 as a hobby. However, after six years, she recognized the profound potential of photography as a medium to convey her thoughts and ideas, merging her passion for writing. Her approach evolved, and she began meticulously crafting each image, focusing on elements like location, colors, props, mood, story, and meaning. Fares's work is rich in symbolism, carrying messages of personal growth, self-love, and empowerment. Her distinctive style features vibrant backgrounds, saturated colors, and carefully chosen props, all encapsulating a complete story within a single frame. Currently based in Las Palmas, Spain, Fares Micue has earned numerous accolades, including recognition from Prix de la photographique Paris, ND Photography Awards, Monochrome Photography Awards, and Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA), solidifying her position in the world of conceptual photography.  Join us for an exclusive interview as we explore the creative journey and inner world of Fares Micue.

Can you share a bit about your artistic journey and what led you to pursue your current style or medium?

I have always felt attracted to art, especially cinema, I wanted to be an actress since I lived the capacity of the actors to give life to the different characters each one of them with a different story and lesson to teach. When I got into photography I found a way to somehow fulfilled the dream of sharing stories by portraying different characters, but my current style was only born when I realized the exact message I wanted to share and that was positivity and empowerment because is a message that I also need for myself.

When wanted to create an image I try to extract from my mind as many details as I can, as this will later help me to create the image exactly like a want it. To have the story previously written down as well as a rough sketch is very useful.

I always aim to portray hope, positivity, and empowerment as my main message. I believe in the power we have to transform our environment and outcomes in life. I believe that if we try hard enough and long enough we can achieve any goal. But I also have a very romantic mind and I like to create stories about love, whether this love is reciprocated or not, platonic, carnal, or emotional.

When I get a block I have to approach, I take it as a time to reset and go back to those things that always make me feel inspired, relaxed, and dreamy, like music, movies, or quiet walks in nature (Always at sunset or very early morning). Nonetheless other times I choose to keep working despite not feeling inspired in order to work without pressure or expectations in the result and that help me to relax and actually get back in sync with my feelings.

I think it was when I discovered conceptual photography back in 2009 thanks to Flick. One of my favorite photographers is Gregory Crewson I am just in love with the melancholic feeling in his work and how he uses the morning light.

By seeing my work we can deduct that my favorite elements are flowers, plants, balloons and origami ;)

I usually don't have many projects under wrap, I always work and create new pieces and I look forward to releasing them at the right time, nonetheless I am currently working on a new series and I look forward to realizing them soon.

I always advise the same to new artists, find your voice and your message, practice a lot and most times look for inspiration on your inside rather than your outside.