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Dan
Born in Rome, Italy, in 1971. Dan started traditional painting at the age of 16.
During the late eighties and early nineties Dan worked as a painter in Italy; using aerosol spray to throw up big murals and graffiti pieces.
Dan moved to London in 96 and then Bristol in 2002 and studied as a graphic designer; whilst developing his street art style and stencil work around the city
'Like most of us I enjoy blaming politicians for the state the world is in. However, most of the shit is our own responsibility. So when I walk around and see social discontent and the conflicts related to this, I'm inspired to use my passion for painting outdoors to return the message. My stencils are largely figurative; usually photographs taken of friends or ordinary people in public places transformed by scale, colour, folklore and framing, depicting those very issues that would otherwise be taken for granted by passers by.
In the 80's and early 90's spraying graffiti on public walls was a message in itself, affirming the fact that we exist by writing our logos or slogans on a wall. In the last decade, the message remains the same, but what really catches my attention, is legal or illegal work that delivers a deeper meaning in which everyday people can relate to. '
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Various wall work for the show The Carny Ville - Sept-Oct 2009. Bizarre, creepy and hilarious. In my opinion the most entertaining show in Bristol.
RWA Group Show 2009 featuring other work by Dora, Nick Walker, Filthy Luker, FLX, Sickboy, Cyclops, Rowdy, Inkie, Mr. Jago, Acerone, Dicy, Feek, Ponk, Seza, Xenz, Ziml, Eco, Paris, Mudwig, What Collective, Cheo Soker, Will Barras.
