Street Artist Mister George
Mr George Started His Artistic Career In 2015 After Picking Up A Jean-Michael Basquiat Book
Photographer: Willy Dade
When did you realize that you wanted to be an artist?
When I discovered Jean Michael Basquiat's book, I began to compare it with the things I painted as a child and I realized that I did have talent and that it was something that made me happy.
When did it start?
My career as an artist began in 2015, when for the first time I had the opportunity to participate in Art Basel, which for me, as a new artist at the time, was a dream come true.
How did you start?
Since I was a child I always liked art, I found in painting a way of expressing myself, however, I did not know that my passion would be my career. For a few years I dedicated my time to my studies and sports until I decided to get back into art when I turned 21. I started doing Mickey's works, then I made an elephant, and after my first abstract work. The rest is history, since then I have not stopped creating, and I love being able to do it.
What do you think is the most important thing about street art?
Personally I think that "street artists" or better known as graffiti artists, have lost a lot of the value and exclusivity of their art by putting their logo or name everywhere in all common areas of graffiti. I understand that all art has its value, but personally I think they should be more exclusive when deciding where to shape their art.
What artist inspires you?
The artists that influence me are Jean Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, George Condo, Takashi Murakami, and Banksy.
What are your goals?
I have several goals. On the one hand, I am working on creating my clothing line with my art. And as an artist, my main objective is to that to have my art known and appreciated in Europe, Asia, South America, North America, the Caribbean, and Central America. Worldwide!
Something that not many people know about you?
I was a very good soccer goalkeeper, I had the opportunity to play at the next level after high school.
But I had to choose between art or soccer, since as a goalkeeper I had to use my hands. And although I always liked soccer, what really fascinated me was art, so I decided to choose art. I have never regretted it. I'm always inventing new things, and I'm happy with the results of the effort and love that I have put into my career so far.