Today we’d like to introduce you to Misela Hrgota.
Misela, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
I don’t know how unique my story is, but it’s definitely been a journey to get where I am currently. I began modeling in right before the summer of 8th grade, so I was fairly young. I was still growing and changing so I didn’t pursue it as strongly as I should’ve. Over the course of those young years and being told by my agent that I “was too thick to be a straight model, but not small enough to do regular modeling” I developed an eating disorder which ultimately caused me to stop pursuing modeling. The next years were a rollercoaster of emotions and figuring out what I want to do, when I knew it was still modeling.
About a year ago I went to an Instagram meet that was for networking with models/photographers with a close friend who was a photographer, little did I know I would be practicing poses, different looks, and shooting with the people I met at this meet to this day. This past year has been a huge growth year for me – I am currently working a few local brands and boutiques, I have traveled to different cities for shoots, I have a blog (partially under construction) and a few months ago I signed with the Kim Dawson Agency in Dallas and am now looking forward to doing more work here in the area.
We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
I’m a model/blogger – right now my modeling is a mix of editorial work I have done for magazines, catalog work, work for boutiques, etc. As for my blog, it’s more of a personal blog where people can follow my life. It’s 100% real so I want to be as I am. It’s still under construction but I plan on posting self-care articles, posts about being a plus size model, books I’m reading, recipes, so essentially a lifestyle blog.
My biggest goal is for young girls and boys to know that you don’t have to look one specific way to model. I’ve been rejected so many times and that’s okay. I want people to know that it’s okay to not make it right away, it takes a lot of hard work but it’s possible.
Have things improved for artists? What should cities do to empower artists?
I think it will always be hard to get into this area, that goes for most people in a creative field. The field is huge and it grows more and more each day, which is a good thing but also causes it to be harder to earn the recognition to grow within the field. I think cities should have more opportunities and events that support their local creatives. Host more events that benefit the growth and exposure for any creatives.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
In a few months there will be a magazine coming out for FASH which is a group created by 3 incredibly talented ladies in Dallas. They work on helping aspiring models get exposure and help them learn all of the ropes of the industry. The magazine has two editions right now but the third will be out this fall and that one way you can support my modeling, but also the work of other models/brands/photographers/stylists. Their Instagram is @fash.n and there is a link to the magazine.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.miselahrgota.com
- Phone: 6825512467
- Email: miselahrgota@gmail.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/miselahrgota
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/miselahrgota
Image Credit:
Rocío Ramirez, Kelsi Brinkmeyer, Corey Melendez, makeupbyjupiterjane, Dulce Prado, Shambreka Ward, Alexander Hayes, Austin Lewis.
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