Where Reality Meets Fantasy
Entering The Pop Art Realm Of Alisti
Inspired by beautiful women, erotica, mother nature, graffiti and the pop art movement of the ’50s and ’60s, Alisti collaborates with models and photographers, using sourced images as blank canvases upon which to create her bright and bold, colorful creations.
How did you come to be an artist?
My journey began when I began to love myself and think about how I want to see myself.
Until a few years ago, I was painting gloomy things. This art was just a product of my inner world, and I didn’t show it to anyone. Now I am in another phase of my self-development, where I found myself creating vibrant art that really inspires me to create more and more fun and delicious art.
How did you develop the Alisti style?
In 2016, I visited the Wynwood Art District in Miami. I was so excited! That was the day I fell in love with graffiti and bright colors on the walls! I still feel the emotions of that day. I think that’s why I do pop art.
These days, I like to mix different styles. Using digital tools, it is easier to experiment. Maybe my style will change all my life. Why not? While I grow and change inside, my style continues to develop at the same time.
What is it about erotica that inspires you?
I like women’s bodies, and sensual and bold poses switch on my imagination. When I’m inspired, I’ll try to make a sketch in that moment. This isn’t just about a drawing or creating a piece of work, it’s about capturing a vibe and a feeling.
What else inspires Alisti art?
Myself, self-love and my own achievements. I’m also inspired by photography and crazy poses. Also, nature. I get high from sunsets! Nature is awesome. I like to notice simple things and enjoy them.
What do you love about pop art?
Colors! I fell in love with bold, bright colors. They look so tasty in art!
What’s your process for putting a piece together?
The first thing I do is sketch things how I want to see them on the future drawing. Secondly, I start to create a collage by putting them on the best place in the frame. Third, I paint it and make it look delicious. Then I add the text. When I’m finished, I look at my final drawing and ask myself: What is it? This answer then becomes the caption of my artwork.
How has your art style evolved over time?
When I feel that I want to try something new, I do it. One day, I wanted to add a caption to the background; the result was cool! Another day, I decided that I wanted to draw some stuff on a photo of a beautiful girl. I did it. I loved it, and she loved it, too! Now it’s a part of my pop art style.
Tell us about some of your art achievements or career highlights?
This interview with my drawings in your article is awesome for me! It is a great honor for me to be featured here. A year ago when I started my Instagram, I only dreamed about it, but now it’s real! It’s a great pleasure.
Has your work led to any crazy or interesting experiences?
Creating art always goes hand in hand with interesting experiences. It’s one of many reasons why I love it. In some ways, being an artist and creating art is like getting high without any drugs. No matter what I create, I always immerse myself in it and free the fantasy.
What are you working on at the moment, and what does Alisti have coming up?
I’m working on some very exciting things at the moment, including NFTs that I want to implement in my future collections. It’s going to be a very bold and sexy collection, seasoned with my signature psycho spicy flavor. Yummy things are coming soon, guys!
Alisti is a Ukrainian digital illustrator based in Dallas, Texas. You can reach out via Instagram, Twitter, or even her site. Around here we hope she decides to visit Los Angeles. Sounds like a fun lunch.
