Daphne

The world as seen through my eyes is always more fantastical than reality, and I have a rather dark sense of humor. Social critique is present in almost all of my work. I love creating parallel worlds of how things should be, and if I can bring a smile to the viewer's face, I don't hesitate to do so. I enjoy everything excessive, bright colors, B movies, and their monsters have a significant influence on my work, as well as science fiction, superheroes, and fantasy cinema.

We live in times oversaturated with images and products, and city life is a constant temptation to consume unnecessary things. Within this system, there are the great idols who play the role of messiahs of modern life, those influencers whose images we see repeatedly, like the cover of Bowie's "Aladdin Sane." Religion is another one of my obsessions, with its kitsch and baroque aesthetics. I reinterpret it, mixing it with cinema or current trends in street art, skateboarding, and tattoos. Decontextualizing things to generate contrasting elements that don't naturally fit together is my usual way of working. My intention is not to preach, but I like it when, beyond the initial impression, the viewer thinks about whether that artwork would be feasible in our lives. Could Jesus today be a graffiti artist? Would he have tattoos? Would he preach in a church, or would he likely be a rapper with thousands of followers? I dedicate myself to art because it is fun to invent worlds that are better than the real one, and I can't resist a box of colored pencils—it's the best temptation of all.