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We are looking forward to the transformation of the gallery for ‘Adrift’. Can you tell us more about what you are planning for the installation?
We know you are an avid traveller - Does ‘Adrift’ resonate as a biographical theme?
Adrift is very personal but also comes from observations and critiques. In general, I try to keep the balance between these two opposites with my work.
Do you have any recurring and important characters and do they have a significant part to play?
Florencia Varela PHD. Professor of Aesthetics has spoken about placing ‘women as protagonists since they lay a fundamental role in the care and support of their families and communities’ in your work. How far do you agree with this?
Above: David de la Mano mural in Uruguay
Above: David de la Mano mural in Florida
Can you expand on using coffee as a medium? Do you use a specific brand?
When I was a student at the Fine Arts University, every time I would order a coffee, I would leave some to paint…haha. Also, its colour remains me of the streets of Salamanca, where I’m from.
I drink any coffee (always with no sugar) but to paint, I always use Nescafe - a habit I guess haha
I believe politicians are the ones who really can do more. From my humble position: I wish artists could get a better result with our work.
Do you feel differently towards your street work and your studio artworks? How do the processes differ?
They are two separate things. Each has its own characteristics and its own language. The studio works are generally more “direct”. Murals are more thought through and need previous preparation as there are always different factors that will reflect on the design and execution.
Above: David de la Mano and Pablo S Herrera
What came first, creating your street art or fine art? Is there a specific point you remember feeling the need to create?
Drawing came first, at home. And for many years it was only studio works, drawing, stains, the shapes…The work on the street came around 20 years ago - it wasn't actually painted but sculpting projects. There’re many remaining in Salamanca, Talavera de la Reina and Madrid.
Above: David de la Mano in Poland
What films and music inspire you?
About music: I’m quite eclectic, classic, heavy metal…even flamenco
About cinema: Lars Von Trier, Almodovar, Cohen Brothers…
We know that you are a big fan of street artist BLU. Would you credit him to have had a major impact in your artistic career?
If I’m into the street art or mural is because of him. He was my first inspiration. I don’t think my work is inspired by his work though, but I do believe he’s one of the main street artist's nowadays and I have great admirations and respect for his work.
Above: Blu in Berlin
You have recently finished a huge mural in Berlin for the Urban Nation exhibition. The world first major institution to street art. How does it feel to be a part of urban art history?
I feel very proud of that mural, although the fact that it was a whole building and filled up with small windows was really a big challenge. I really enjoyed painting for UN, especially because I had the chance to be with old colleagues and celebrate with them.
Above: David de la Mano in Berlin
What is the most memorable street piece you have made and why?
I’m very proud of the last mural I did at the El Cerro neighbourhood/barrio in Montevideo. It’s a wall for a school and I did in collaboration with Yesmina, a 12 years old girl. She was very excited and I had so much fun working with her, we created a very fresh piece!
Thank you, David! We can't wait for the show next week.
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David de la Mano | Adrift | Private view 23 November 2017 | 6-9pm
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