How did the pandemic disturb your life and have you managed to find balance?
The pandemic was a big hit for the modelling industry, so it affected me that way the most. Other than that it had its positives as well, as life slowed down I started to appreciate doing simpler things I didn’t have time to do before.
What is cooking to you? It’s the art of creating or gathering?
I think it’s a mixture of both. I love cooking and trying new recipes, even if I’m constantly on a healthy diet to keep a good shape. Cooking for friends and family is more rewarding as you make people come together. Cooking is love made visible.
Tattooing is a form of storytelling? What is says about you?
For me tattooing is more of an art form. As I started getting older I changed the styles of the tattoos I did. However, I mostly get new tattoos to achieve my desired body image that I have planned in my mind.
Originality and Authenticity we all say it’s important but hard to be; do you self-assess and keep it real?
I think everyone has originality inside. The problem nowadays is that people are very influenced by social media about how we should be. What I do to remain authentic is to not compare myself to other people and give less importance to criticism and do more of what makes me feel good.
There’s a lot of talk for inclusion and diversity everywhere what do you think needs to be done in your country?
This hits me directly as I easily get discriminated because I’m heavily tattooed. I think that education about this subject should start at a young age, mainly from schools and parents, regardless if it’s about sexuality, gender, skin colour, religion or looks.
Do you believe in Utopia – what do you do to leave this world a better place?
First of all to leave a better place you need to have inner happiness first. Happiness is contagious. Secondly a bit of compassion towards your family and friends will go a long way. We can’t all be Mother Theresa but small acts of kindness can mean a lot.
What do you find sexy/sensual in your partner?
Apart from natural beauty and intelligence, what I find very sexy is contradictions between looks and character. For example a very smart looking lady with a devil mind.
What is the one thing a. you do, b. having (item) & c. a person you really love?
- Gym
- My Home
- My girlfriend (she would kill me if I responded differently)
We all need a win this year what is yours?
My win would be to pass from both networks diplomas that I’m currently doing.
What do you want others remember you by? Your legacy so to speak for future generations
I think I want to be remembered as a giver most of all. Kindness is the best thing to be remembered by.
What is beauty to you? Is it important to appreciate it?
Beauty has different forms. It can be a beautiful mind, heart or physical. It’s important to strive to have all these aspects. And it’s nice to see beauty in people around you as well.
Are you that guy that buys anything new and innovative?
I don’t really buy into hypes. If something is essential I will buy it instantly. Other than that I think most new things make us lazier or waste precious time that we should be spending with other people.
Communicating with ourselves and others is hard. Are you a direct person or do you use sideways to get there?
Most of the times I like to communicate with actions more than words, as actions carry more meaning to make a person understand something. Being direct can feel confrontational to most people.
What’s your harbor, your Ithaca?
My Ithaca would be to finish my life in a simple way. Just retire, have grand kids to look after and be financially stable to live comfortably. But most of all I want to look back on life and have no regrets about things I didn’t try when I had the chance.
Model: Luke Magro @luke_magro_