“I try to take as much knowledge and experiences from many countries but also I like to leave things too. I like the exchange of cultures.”
Beyond doubt the work of London based Roberto Rubalcava will carry you to another place. Incredibly fanciful, blurred and as if they are out of a dream the Mexico City raised and born photographer draws his own pictures. Full of romance and desire. Innocent, honest, pure and sincere visuals which he describes himself a mix between fiction and reality focusing on everyday themes exploring and documenting his life and the life of others.
How did the world of photography show up in your life?
When I was in my early 20’s I was looking for an excuse to travel to discover the world. It was such an exciting idea to expand my horizon and to learn about the different cultures. Photography gave me just that! Actually it gave me the tool to go deeper and get more emotional knowledge. I wanted to be an airline pilot that was too complicated so I bought a camera and set off.
Browsing your images you have a very soft and dreamy style. Is this something which is a bigger part of your personality?
Yes, people do say I am a hopeless romantic at times. Maybe this is the way it expresses itself in my images?
And what do you want to capture in your pictures?
It is a continuous investigation.
What should people know about you?
I don’t know! They might know it already when they look at my images? info@robertorubalcava ask me what ever you want to know about me.
When is a woman beautiful in your eyes?
I don’t have any set criteria. In fact I see beauty in every woman.
You also have some wonderful travel images – what are you taking with you from other countries?
I try to take as much knowledge and experiences from many countries but also I like to leave things too. I like the exchange of cultures.
The best thing on living in London?
The diversity! London is such an amazing place with many cultures and talented peoples. You can find and learn the best of anything. You name it you will find it here. To me, it is the best city in the world.
Where do you see yourself in a few years?
Directing and photographing documentaries of ecological themes around the world. I have already started with. Bottles of Hope a project of recycle materials in Mozambique.
