We recently had the chance to connect with Isaac Bencid and have shared our conversation below.
Isaac, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first part of my morning is completely dedicated to my family. I wake up and take care of my kids — they’re the most important part of my life, along with my wife. I help prepare breakfast, get them ready for school, and make sure that routine starts and ends well. Finishing that task each morning feels like a small victory, and starting the day with that kind of accomplishment sets the tone for everything else.
After that, I sit with my wife for a cup of coffee and a short conversation before diving into the day. I also practice intermittent fasting, which helps me stay focused and clear. Between that morning routine, the sense of purpose, and the discipline of fasting, I find balance and motivation for the rest of the day.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers and tell us a bit about what you do, your brand or organization, and what makes it interesting, special, or unique?
I’ve spent most of my career leading my company, Fénix Media, which has been featured before in this prestigious online publication. But today, my brand is myself. I’ve realized the importance of showing who I truly am — what I’m doing and why I’m doing it.
According to Human Design, this is part of my path, and I’m learning to trust that process. I don’t always know exactly how it will unfold, but life keeps showing me signs, asking me to trust my own inner project — that everything will manifest at the right time, not by magic, but by alignment.
I’ve had a successful career in the audiovisual world, but for many years, the visual artist in me stayed in the background. Reading Jung taught me the importance of embracing the shadow — and in my case, that hidden artist needed to come into the light.
Now, with my first solo exhibition Fragments: In the Midst of Shifting Tides, I’m stepping forward as a visual and multimedia artist. My work explores change and transformation through rhythm, pauses, color, and depth. It’s not meant to please at first glance; it’s meant to invite the viewer to meet themselves within the work. This is my path, and this is the moment to share it. You can find more info at Visual Artist Isaac Bencid http://www.isaacbencid.com
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who taught you the most about work?
Who taught you the most about work?
That’s an interesting question. I’ve been lucky to always work in teams — and a strong team completes you. You learn from others as much as they learn from you.
Focusing on my artistic path, which I’ve been developing more intensely at 48, my greatest teachers have been the artists I once documented. During my career as a filmmaker, I spent years creating documentaries about Venezuelan masters — many of whom are no longer with us. Most were in their eighties, with remarkable international careers. Filming them, listening to them, and spending time in their studios became my true postgraduate education.
From Ángel Hurtado, I carry the essence — his way of being, thinking, and understanding life and art. From Edgar Guinand, the love for geometry and composition. From Alirio Rodríguez, the sense of tension — that feeling of something that could break but doesn’t. From Carlos Medina, the constant search for what lies beyond, and deep admiration for his work. From José Antonio Dávila, discipline, focus, and method. From Régulo Pérez, passion for the line and expressive energy. From Jorge Salas, strength and conviction. And from younger artists like Starsky Brines and José Vívenes, I’ve learned persistence and the courage to explore.
I come from the audiovisual world, so I’m not starting from zero. I’ve simply adapted one language to another. After 25 years in film and audiovisual storytelling, my art is a continuation — a new way to express the same creative pulse.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Honestly, no. The ideas keep coming — when you’re working on a project you believe in, you stay in motion. That was exactly the case with my recent exhibition Fragments: In the Midst of Shifting Tides.
I was creating the metal mesh sculptures and finishing the collages with very limited time. Everything had to be ready almost simultaneously — the works, the installation, the catalog. I’m a detail-oriented person, and that’s something people noticed about the show: the precision, the finish.
Of course, during those final days, fatigue and fear show up. You start to feel pressure, frustration, exhaustion. But I’ve learned that when fear appears, it simply means you care. It means what you’re doing matters. Everyone has a side that wants to stop, to procrastinate — but the stronger part is the one that pushes through.
For me, it was never about money. It was about integrity. My word, my image, my name were what would be on those walls. That’s what kept me going. I’m not working for a paycheck — I’m working for what I stand for. That’s why I’ve never felt like giving up. And I never will.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
I don’t know if this is officially a “value,” but for me it’s something essential: to contribute. I believe deeply in arriving with something to offer — in bringing value wherever I go.
Back in 2012, I once went to a friend’s house, who was a well-known documentary director, and I said, “Would you let me make a documentary about you?” That moment of offering opened every door that followed — more documentaries, more artists, and with each project, a new lesson. Every film became a private class in art, life, and humanity.
I believe that when you arrive offering something, you’re welcomed with openness. And when you’re received that way, everything flows better — human connection, trust, collaboration. Success, to me, is not about money; it’s about meaningful relationships. That’s what I protect above all.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What will you regret not doing?
I don’t really believe in regret. I think everything you don’t do —or that doesn’t happen— still teaches you something. Every experience, even the one that didn’t occur, leaves a lesson. There’s an internal programming that guides your process, and it unfolds in its own time. Regret only creates stress; reflection creates growth.
That said, if there’s one thing I wish I had done, it would be moving to Italy between my late twenties and mid-thirties — living in some small town, learning the language, immersing myself in the culture. I didn’t do it, and yes, I miss that experience. But over time, I’ve learned a bit of Italian through online platforms and by listening to Italian radio. So in the end, I’ve achieved part of that dream — not exactly as planned, but close enough to feel fulfilled.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.isaacbencid.com
- Instagram: @isaacbencid.art
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/kamelot22
Image Credits
Isaac Bencid, Fabiana Marquina, Ainara Godoy, Anabella Bencid
