About the Artist

DCastro’s artwork offers an immersive experience sprinkled with shock and awe. Through an original technique developed by the artist himself, his artwork dramatically changes depending on the amount of light it is exposed to. Witnessing a minimal, black and white drawing unexpectedly and suddenly bloom with color can be quite astonishing. The fact that he is the first to use natural light to create this organic and unique art experience is even more incredible.

There is a fascinating attention to detail that encompasses everything in his work - from the brushstroke to the numerous messages that each piece communicates, to the flow of the overall composition. The startling level of craftsmanship creates a clock-like mechanism that seems to turn with such precision that it keeps the viewers ready for the next captivating discovery. Overall, the artwork inspires participation and connection, as it communicates messages of hope and happiness. In addition, the  specific background song suggested by DCastro for each piece creates the illusion of movement. A recurring theme in most pieces is the image of an eye, representing out third eye, meant to symbolize spirituality.

In 2010 DCastro developed a new art style that stands on the trinity of a new philosophy, a new technique, and a new style. The new philosophy consists of seven elements: modernity, contemporaneity, innocence, simplicity, spirituality, happiness and poetry. The new technique is the use of light and dark. And the new style uses repetition, music and uncommon use of the principles of perspective to produce movements and effects of 3D.

DCastro’s work has been featured in the New York Times and on numerous popular TV shows such as Star Trek; Quantum Leap; Californication (as the background for stars such as David Duchovny); House of Lies; CSI Cyber LA; Training Day, and others. Originally from Brazil, DCastro came to Venice in 2009, where he’s been a full-time artist since. He has created an impressive collection of artworks in this time period, has exhibited in several galleries, and has dozens of collectors worldwide.

SEVEN ELEMENTS

modernity 

contemporaneity

innocence

simplicity

spirituality

happiness

poetry