Artist Bio
Damian Gonzales
American, b.1974
is an award-winning Creative Director with a comprehensive background developing concepts for diverse, high-profile, global companies.
Since 1999 he has developed consumer products for Gemini DJ, Disney, EK Brands, Marvel, Nickelodeon, NBA, NFL, Little B, Design Group of Americas, Domestics Clothing, and Underground Skate Shop. He's worked on special private-label programs for European & Asian companies.
He is a formally trained fine artist who pushes the boundaries of tradition while honoring his roots. With over two decades of artistry under his belt, his work continues to grow and evolve, spanning the mediums of oil painting, watercolor, acrylic, spray paint, screen printing, and more.
His most recent works show the medium of Washi-Tape - a traditional Japanese rice paper tape-gone modern. Pigmented tape is used in place of paint to make beautiful, realistic, textured pieces that reveal the handiwork entailed in their creation.
On his Instagram page (link below) you can see washi tape portraits of Kanye West, Biggie, Big Pun, Jesus, Nike Air Max sneakers, and more.
This unique medium will confuse you on whether it's paint or tape, but no paint is used. All of the pieces are painfully hand-riped using his fingernails, no scissors.
Damian resides in the picturesque and inspirational Pocono Mountains with his wife and 2 kids.
His paintings are available here:
Artsy
https://www.artsy.net/artist/damian-gonzales
Deep Space Gallery in Jersey City N.J.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/damiangonzales74/