Tatiana Edelman: Vision of the future

Tatiana Edelman nije samo model – ona je umetnica u pravom smislu te reči. Od slikanja na svili i sviranja klavira do glumačkog treninga u Njujorku, Tatiana spaja različite umetničke forme u autentičan izraz koji prevazilazi granice modnih pista i pretvara modeling u pravu umetnost. Njena sposobnost da prenese emociju bez reči i da se poveže s kamerom kroz autentično prisustvo čini je posebnom na svetskoj modnoj sceni. U ekskluzivnom razgovoru za Harper’s Bazaar, Tatiana otkriva šta ju je privuklo modelingu, kako balansira umetnost i estetiku, i zašto veruje da se pravi rast dešava tek kada izađemo iz zone komfora.

Šta Vas je prvo privuklo svetu modelinga?

Pre svega, želela bih da Vam se zahvalim što ste me ugostili — velika mi je čast što imam priliku da budem intervjuisana od strane Harper’s Bazaara. Kreativnost je oduvek živela u meni. Počela sam da slikam na svili još kao dete, svirala sam klasični klavir i neprestano tragala za lepotom kroz izražavanje. Modna fotografija je za mene čista umetnost — to je postajanje delom kreativnog tima koji zajedno stvara nešto emotivno snažno i vizuelno nezaboravno. Taj proces — pretvaranje vizije u magiju — je ono što me je privuklo modelingu.

Koju najvredniju lekciju Vam je modeling doneo?

Modeling me naučio jednoj od najvrednijih lekcija: da verujem. Da verujem svojim instinktima, kreativnom procesu i da nešto lepo često dolazi upravo iz prepuštanja kontroli. Takođe me naučio da se otvorim u potpunosti i izađem iz zone komfora. Naučila sam da se povežem s kamerom ne kroz glumu, već kroz prisustvo. To putovanje mi je izgradilo tihu samouverenost — onu koja ne mora da se dokazuje. Pohađala sam glumačku školu Eric Morris u Njujorku, što mi je mnogo pomoglo u „igranju“ različitih likova, jer modeling je tiha gluma.

Kada ste počeli da slikate i šta Vas je inspirisalo da se time bavite paralelno s modelingom?

Bila sam školovana umetnica pre nego što sam prvi put stala ispred objektiva. Pohađala sam umetničku školu kao dete i tada sam upoznala jednu posebnu učiteljicu koja mi je otvorila vrata sveta slikanja na svili. Nije me samo naučila tehnici – otvorila mi je dimenziju kreativnosti i strasti. Bila sam očarana načinom na koji se tečne boje kreću preko svile – nežno, skoro živo. Slikala sam marame, majice i velika umetnička dela na svili. To iskustvo oblikovalo je moj pristup modelingu. Naučilo me je strpljenju, fluidnosti i kako da ispričam priču kroz boju i pokret.

Šta je to što ljudi često ne vide ili ne razumeju kada je modeling u pitanju?

Da biste bili uspešni, morate biti pametni, strateški nastrojeni, raditi izuzetno naporno, ozbiljno shvatati svoj posao i biti dobra osoba. Morate biti pripremljeni, pouzdani. Iskreno voleti ljude, biti ljubazni, prisutni i prijatni za saradnju. Takođe je važno imati sjajne agente i dobro poznavati svoje tržište.

Kakvu ulogu fitnes ima u Vašem svakodnevnom životu, kako profesionalno, tako i privatno?

Fitnes je moja disciplina. Bilo da se spremam za kampanju ili jednostavno održavam formu između kastinga, doslednost u pokretu me održava fokusiranom, mentalno oštrom, samopouzdanom u svom telu i spremnom da dam maksimum.

Radili ste internacionalno — šta je to što Miami čini posebnim za Vaš rad danas?

Majami je puls kontrasta — toplina, energija, elegancija, glamur. Odražava moju priču. U Majami unosim evropsku finesu i njujoršku disciplinu. Sunce, okean, pokret, sudar kultura — to vas izoštri, omekša, „probudi“. Taj ritam nosim sa sobom na svaki set, u svaki kadar, na svaku modnu pistu.

Šta Vas najviše plaši?

Da postanem previše komforna, previše statična. Komfor je zavodljiv — ali snovi se rađaju u neudobnosti. Radije bih rizikovala sve zarad nečeg smislenog nego da živim u verziji sebe oblikovanoj strahom. Rast se dešava van zone komfora.

Kada biste morali da izaberete samo jedan oblik izražavanja — vizuelni, fizički ili izvođački — kog nikada ne biste mogli da se odreknete?

Ako moram da izaberem jedan, to bi bio fizički izraz — jer je on tačka susreta vizuelnog i emotivnog. Tu umetnost oživljava. Bilo da slikam ili se bavim modelingom, sve se svodi na to šta telo nosi u sebi i kako se kreće. To je najiskreniji jezik koji poznajem.

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What first drew you into the world of modeling?

First of all, I would like to say thank you for having me, it’s an honor to have this opportunity to be interviewed by Harper’s Bazaar. Creativity has always lived in me. I began painting on silk at a young age, played classical piano, and constantly searched for beauty in expression. Fashion photography to me, is pure art, it’s about becoming part of a creative team that builds something emotionally powerful and visually unforgettable. That process- of turning vision into magic- is what made me drawn into modeling.

What’s the best lesson modeling has taught you?   

Modeling has taught me one of the most valuable lessons: to trust. To trust my instincts, the creative process, and to trust that something beautiful often comes from surrendering control. It also taught me to open myself fully and step outside the comfort zone. I’ve learned to connect deeply with the camera, not through performance, but through presence. That journey built a quiet confidence within me — the kind that doesn’t need to prove itself. I went to Eric Morris acting school in NYC and it helped me a lot with playing different characters because modeling is silent acting.

When did you start painting, and what inspired you to pursue it alongside modeling?

I was a trained artist before I ever stepped in front of the lens. I went to Art school as a child, and that’s where I met a truly special teacher who introduced me to the world of silk painting. She didn’t just teach a technique – she opened a portal to a new dimension of creativity and passion. I was mesmerized by how liquid colors moved across silk- delicate, almost alive. I painted scarves, t-shirts and large-scale silk artworks. That experience shaped how I approach modeling. It taught me patience, fluidity, and how to tell a story through color and movement.

What is something about modeling that people don’t often see or understand?

In order to be successful you have to be smart, strategic, work incredibly hard, take your work seriously and be a good person. You have to be prepared, reliable. Genuinely loving people, being kind, being present and fun to be around. Also have great agents and know your market.

What role does fitness play in your daily life, both professionally and personally?

Fitness is my discipline. Whether I’m preparing for a campaign or just staying ready between castings, consistency in movement keeps me focused, sharp, feeling confident within my body and ready to perform at my best.

You’ve modeled Internationally- what makes Miami special for your work now?

Miami is this pulse of contradiction- heat, energy, elegance, glam. It matches my story. I bring European finesse and New York discipline into  Miami. The sun, the ocean, the movement, the clash of cultures- it sharpens you, it softens you, it “wakes you up”. I carry that rhythm into every set, every frame, every runway. 

What scares you the most?

Losing my hunger. Become too comfortable, too settled. Comfort is seductive- but dreams are born in discomfort. I’d rather risk everything for something meaningful than living inside a version of myself shaped by fear. Growth lives outside the comfort zone. 

If you had to choose just one form of expression—visual, physical, or performance-based—which would you never give up? 

If I have to choose one, it would be physical  expression- because it’s the meeting point of the visual and the emotional. It’s where art becomes alive. Whether I’m painting or modeling, it all comes down to what the body holds and how it moves. It’s the most honest language I know. 

Team:

Model: Tatiana Edelman @tatiana_edelman_
Photographer & Creative Director: Alberto Gonzalez @ag0nzphoto
Makeup Artist & Hair stylist: Colleen Stone @colleen_stonemakeup
Wardrobe stylist: Zlata Kotmina @zlatafashionstylist
PR: @multi_publications