Dina is themultidsciplinaryartist

Dina Roudman is a self-taught painter, photographer, model and actor.

Looped in by Jules Monson

I’m Dina and I'm a multidisciplinary artist.  Exploring many visual languages, I stay curious and hungry to do more and learn more. I was always told by many and for so long to stick to one thing and do one thing really well, but in my opinion no one's opinion should matter. Do whatever it is that fills your cup and keeps you thrilled.

I'm an actor, model, photographer and painter. I have dabbled in sculpting and hope to write/direct some day.

I never had a classic training or education. I’m self taught and with that comes a lot of challenges because so much is unknown, but I guess that’s also what’s really satisfying. You figure it out along the way accepting the mess and the challenges.


In your opinion, what makes someone 'a creative’?

Expressing who you are and your unique individuality makes you creative.

I feel like nowadays more people are dabbling into the creative side and it's inspiring to witness.


What's one unexpected place where you find inspiration?

Being alone by the water.

What are you most passionate about?

I'm really passionate about acting. Ever since I was a little girl I loved to perform. It's the scariest and most challenging one too. So much of you goes into it - so much discovery. I had a lot of rejections when I was younger with my language barrier, and built a lot of fear around acting. The last 3 years I really recommitted to the craft and learned so much about myself I didn’t even know existed within me.


What's one piece of advice that changed your life?

I learned to trust the process of things and accept the messy parts of life. From rock bottoms there is a chance to build new foundations.

What's one thing you've never understood?

There is so much I don’t understand and I don’t think I need to have all the answers. There is so much beauty in the unknown. I think that’s what keeps me creating. In a way I create my own reality where maybe I feel secure and like I'm covered by a warm blanket where the fear of not understanding things doesn’t really scare me as much anymore. I think the way the world functions isn’t fair and I'll never understand that but sometimes taking it all in and being so empathetic gets really hard and heavy.

"Do whatever it is that fills your cup and keeps you thrilled."

Do you envision a way you could create something incorporating all the different artistic mediums you use (painting, photography, acting, modelling etc)?

Everyday!!! And I will. I think the more I continue to develop my practices it will naturally evolve into being one.


When you paint, it almost looks like you're dancing.  Do you ever think of it as a dance?

I was a gymnast for 12 years - ballet and dance was my background growing up. I find when I let my body lead and trust its intuitive moves I give a lot of freedom to my work instead of overthinking or planning it. So yes, I do feel like I am having a dance with the canvas and becoming one.


What brings you joy at the moment?

Real connections. Whether it's within myself, my work, or others.


"There is so much beauty in the unknown. I think that’s what keeps me creating."

Who is inspiring you
right now?

Shannah Forget
@santiforget

The voice of an angel :)

The voice of an angel :)

Gala Tanaskovic
@shanghaicowgirl

I've never met anyone more driven and hardworking. One talented brain and amazing Designer.

I've never met anyone more driven and hardworking. One talented brain and amazing Designer.

Triple Pradhana
@678triple9.8212

This young lady is a full force, what can she not do…

This young lady is a full force, what can she not do…

tahsine al hassane
@tah_____sine

This woman is a powerhouse, mom of 2 amazing little girls and full of wisdom. Her work is kindred with care and love just like her, forever an inspiration to me.

This woman is a powerhouse, mom of 2 amazing little girls and full of wisdom. Her work is kindred with care and love just like her, forever an inspiration to me.

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