We recently had the chance to connect with Alina Poloboc and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Alina , thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Travel is one of the things that makes me lose track of time. Exploring new places, meeting people, tasting traditional food, listening to music, and experiencing culture and architecture—all of these inspire me and bring me joy. I love discovering and living new experiences, and through them, I always find myself again.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Alina Poloboc, and I am a contemporary painter and multidisciplinary visual artist. I split my life and creative practice between Miami and Palma de Mallorca, and my work is best known through the Fancy Universe—a vibrant world of blue-skinned characters, crowns, red heels, and playful symbols that reflect identity, society, and imagination. What makes my brand unique is the way I connect painting with other disciplines—music, dance, photography, digital animation, and even fashion—to create a universe that goes beyond the canvas. Right now, I’m working on expanding this world internationally through major art fairs and exhibitions, bringing together color, fantasy, and storytelling in a way that resonates with people across cultures.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was simply a curious soul who loved colors, stories, and imagination. I was a child fascinated by details, always creating my own world without limits or rules. That sense of freedom and play is something I try to keep alive in my art today—it’s my way of staying connected to who I truly am.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Without suffering, I wouldn’t truly appreciate who I am today or what I have achieved. My journey has been one of searching—discovering who I am in this world and what I want to create—until I found the artistic style that now defines me. Suffering has taught me resilience, empathy, and depth—lessons that success alone could never offer. Pain strips away illusions and reveals what truly matters. It has made me more sensitive to the emotions of others and more authentic in my art. Success may celebrate the outcome, but suffering shapes the soul—it gave me the strength to transform challenges into creativity.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The biggest lie in the art world is that being an artist is easy. In truth, it’s one of the hardest paths—balancing endless hours in the studio with the commercial side needed to survive. Another lie is that success is defined by sales, fame, or trends. For me, true art comes from authenticity and vulnerability, from daring to stay true to your own voice even when it doesn’t fit the mold.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing?
What I would regret most is not giving everything I have to my art and not building the world I envision through it. I would regret not sharing my stories, my characters, and my vision of beauty and imagination with others. For me, art is not just creation—it’s connection. If I didn’t dare to expand it, to take risks, and to bring my universe to life, that would be my greatest regret.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.poloboc.com
- Instagram: alina.poloboc
- Youtube: Alina Poloboc
Image Credits
Alina Poloboc
