model citizen >>> yordanka windlinger

What do you consider yourself more, an architect or model or both equally?
I consider myself as both, but not equally. One of the reasons that I became a model is to become known and in that way to better "Spread the Seeds" of my ideas. I see architecture in my clothing designs and fashion design in my architecture. I would like to do more modeling and become a celebrity. This is my goal.

How do you juggle architecture and modeling?
It is difficult, and lately I've been spending far more time with the design and creation of my website. If Frank Lloyd Wright brought the architectural style called "Modern" into our vocabulary, then Iwould very much like to introduce my "Cyber Modern" style to the world. It is year of 2000 and so far we still haven't solved the problem of smog and we badly need new sources of energy. This is why i called my website hotvision2000. I opened the site in 2000 and in this new millennium I believe the future will be all about vision. I simply see the world differently.

I would very much like to challenge all designers in every field to find new designs entirely different from what has been done in the past; to rise to an entirely new level. I firmly believe that this is appropriate for the new century. Regarding the fashion design industry, I think we must work on bringing a new generation of fabrics, materials and accessories into the global marketplace the same things are true with architecture. we have to focus on better and more advanced building materials and technology. As well we need to elevate the entire concept of architectural design. We shouldn't continue designing boxes that are simply decorated on the four facades, as in the past. architecture is and must be much more than this.

What piece or projects do you feel best describes you as an artist, model, person?
"City in Water", "Beach House" and the "American Spiritual Center" that I'm working on in Bulgaria are my favorite projects. I dream of being the first architect to create such an environment as the project "City in Water", away from the smog and traffic congestion, and an independent, active unit with it's own governmental system. I believe it would be a wonderful place to live, relax and work as well.

What do you want people to take from your architecture and modeling work?
I would love for people to connect with my "Cyber Modern" ideas and a more sensual approach to design at same time. the word 'Sensual' should not be confused with 'Sexual'. I believe that this sensuality that I try to express in my fashion designs is a reflection of our spiritual need for sensitivity in all areas of life. In the future era of technology we must find a place for our own spiritual selves to be expressed.

What makes you and your work different?
I believe my 'Vision' is a little different from most. I am trying to combine a more classic style of beauty with my design ability, considering this sensuality that I spoke of above. For some people these things are not compatible but I, myself, think otherwise. The future is more open to multitalented people with vision and style in many differing areas, than ever before.

What is the biggest misunderstanding about yourself?
Most people can't understand how I can have interests in such a technical field as architecture, while appearing to be a sex-object, judging from my modeling photos. However, being from Europe, which gives me an entirely different attitude to sexual, or sensual issues, I don't see the conflict. The first thing people want to know when they meet me is usually "Where are you from?" personally, I feel I am from venus.

I feel so very much a women, celebrating my sensuality. I love to feel of the wind against my body, and the feather touch of a cool breeze on my lips. my mind and my body are full of sensuality and sexuality as well. One of my photographers said once that my libido "Hits the Sky". Therefore, as I stated earlier, I am more than just an object of sexual desire.

I think, I take something from the spirit of Marilyn Monroe, and like her, I want nothing more than to be loved and admired as much for my talent as for my beauty. I came from Europe and if Europe gave me my culture, America gave me my wings. There are so many wonderful opportunities in this country to express yourself and to bring together these two worlds of Europe & America.

Who have been some of your main influences?
Regarding my influences, I don't know that I have any, though I don't mean that to seem arrogant. I've always looked at things from my own perspective, rather than immolating or imitating others. I've already mentioned Marilyn, whom I admired greatly.

I glorify and admire the inimitable Frank Lloyd Wright, however unfortunately his designs seem no longer relevant in our new century. As well, I love Italian Designers in general and admire their sense of style, although I attempt not to copy them. I like thinking "Outside of the Box", which seems to be a popular thing to say lately.

I want to be myself as far as my "Cyber Modern" concept is concerned. I know I have a lot of work to do on this style to get it to the point of acceptability and to be comfortable with it on all levels of life. Fashion concepts and architectural philosophy in our new century are both all about what we are going to do with the next hundred years.

Tell us about your upcoming projects, activities and or events.
There are a lot of projects I'd like to do, which never seem to be big enough for me. I dream of the project of my life; something big, and extraordinarily different; something that moves the mountains in the mind. I have a "Hat Show" coming up in Las Vegas and have scheduled shoots for a catalog in Monterey, in the very near future. I enjoy traveling, seeing new places and meeting interesting people, models, fashion designers, new concepts and philosophies.

My greatest real time goal is to become a celebrity in order to help others develop their spiritual talents by spreading the seeds of these new ideas to a new generation. My hope is to be able to help people with this newfound status who are less fortunate. I believe this is a responsible that all who have achieved fame should recognize if we are to make this a better world for everyone.

All photos and graphics courtesy of www.hotvision2000.com and published with permission.