DM189 is a French artist who immigrated to Australia to work on his craft. In honor of his show for the Muriel Marasti Art Project we wanted to learn more about him. His work is composed of thinly layered lines of color in contrast with stark, bold shapes. Balancing his sensibility to color and the rawness of street art, DM189 brings softness to his mechanical aesthetic. The visual artist was recently interviewed by Artistik rezo. He explains that the title of his latest exhibit, “Méchanic Animale” (translated “Mechanical Animal”) merges the industrial aspect of his work to softness.

For a long time, I had a tendency to make drawings that were either very rigid, architectural, or very organic, very soft. Today I mix the two.

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Dm189, like most street artist, is sensitive to architecture and its shapes.

At first, like most graffiti artist, i was inspired by everything that was done in the field. After a while, I looked at the outside. I then came back to what interested me in drawing as a child. I went back to all the comic books I was forbidden to read when I was young but that I would still read, like Moebius.

Moebius – Photo Credit: gatesthecomic.com

Even though Moebius’ artistic universe was  clearly set  in science fiction (as you can see above,) both artist live in a world of abstraction and surrealism. Other than using a similar color palette, the two work in finesse, thin lines, away from American graffiti and closer to something that is personnel, that embodies french culture and taste. Notice the similarities in their work below:

Dm189

Moebius

Check out more of DM189’s work below:

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Julian “Seth” Malland, a French street artist, is currently in Ukraine where he recently completed a large mural in Kharkiv (below). Seth considers himself to be “a painter, a traveler, and a bit of journalist.” He tells the stories of his travel through his art and publications. “For me, [art] is an innovative way to travel, to discover the world and to exchange knowledge.” Critics view his work as “public art,” not “urban art.” “I don’t paint in urban areas exclusively, and my work is destined for the people.” Seth loves interacting with people, in particular with children who are on the streets. He commented that his pieces are “futuristic and a little naïve. I don’t have any pessimism in my work. I try to keep a childish vision on the world.”

Through his travels, Seth has garnered a heavy influence from local artists, such as Neuzz and Charqui Punk of South America.  When discussing his strengths and weaknesses, the street artist quoted legendary comic book artist, illustrator and painter Jean Giraud aka Moebius: “Moebius was aware that he was not the best drawer, not the best colorist and not the best at telling stories, but the end result of his work was always interesting. I add up my strengths and weaknesses for a result that resembles me.”

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Dust, the independent Swiss/German artist, morphs textured shapes into hints of realism. The street artist, painter, illustrator and toy-designer plays with different materials offering a large spectrum of artistic ability with one common style. His universe seems like a darker Jean Giraud aka Moebius world. His art is about outlining figures. It is subtle and always has an element of surprise.

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