​​​Akeem k. Duncan: Tell us about the title 'moody af'. it feels very contemporary yet personal. 

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Maia del Estal: I wanted to work with this concept of "moodiness" by

experiencing the highs and lows of these 'moods swings' in different medias. it was more like a need to balance 'the emotional rollercoaster' by embracing it and having fun.

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mde: mmh, my mental 'black holes' or 'spirals', like the darker voice of one's thoughts. freedom and the feeling of a flower blooming. self-reflection,  and the tension between darkness and color, sadness and joy, introspection and openness.

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akd: have you grown in the process? how?

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mde: we're always growing as we go. I feel I know myself better in each of my works.  the more we explore about something, the deeper and  closer we get to ourselves.  

akd: how has it been working with pop gun art gallery? 

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mde: It was great! Gunner’s fun and awesome to work with. thank you