What do the properties of the King of Spain, Angelina Jolie, Spike Lee, and Elon Musk have in widespread? They’re all adorned with the paintings of David España, resident artist of Casares Pueblo.
David’s gallery, carved out of a little bit cave within the centre of the village, is a must-visit on any journey to what was lately voted probably the most stunning village in Andalusia. Only a 20-minute drive inland from Estepona, up a twisty mountain street, and thru slender, usually pueblo blanco streets, the fascinating and much-loved painter’s gallery spills out onto the hillside road alongside together with his wall of fame – a set of pictures and newspaper clippings of the wealthy and well-known who’ve made the identical journey to purchase a David España unique paintings.
Affable, jolly, and immediately lovable, David is each bit a landmark in Casares, identified by everybody. David gave up residing in Manhattan, the place he had his personal TV manufacturing firm, and returned to Spain, organising his gallery within the least possible of locations, in a collapse Casares. Maybe it was deep in his psyche that he selected this village because it overlooks his birthplace, Ceuta, on the opposite facet of the Strait of Gibraltar.
His works, painted on glass and housed in ornate repurposed frames, supply a unusual, jovial, wry smile to the absurdities of the world. ‘Papas con chorizos’ could sound like a bar’s menu possibility, however ask any Spaniard, and so they’ll clarify the joke behind the picture of a bowl of popes.
There’s a definite really feel of the mediaeval in his work, however rather more enjoyable, as David suggestions his hat to the greats of Spanish artwork whereas remaining 100% uniquely him. For those who see any of his work, and plenty of enhance high-end hotels world wide, you’d say, ‘Ahh, that’s a David España.’
Whereas everybody most likely ought to go to Casares at the very least as soon as of their life, clearly not everybody does. However for David, this isn’t a problem as he’s consistently delivery works world wide. Removed from needing a well-known gallery to advertise his artwork, phrase of mouth has ensured he’s frequently booked up with commissions to be packaged up and posted to collectors, inside decorators, and artwork lovers regardless of the place they’re.
The David España gallery will be present in Calle Villa, proper within the centre of Casares village. The opening hours of the gallery are restricted, and so it’s price contacting David earlier than visiting on 619 62 76 51 or at olgaespana99@gmail.com.
