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Domingo Zapata
Pandamonium | 2021

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Never one to conform to the rules, Domingo Zapata has become one of the biggest names on the American art scene thanks to his street art style paintings. The Spanish-American artist, who is collected by Hollywood celebrities including Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio, has collaborated with everyone from Pope Francis to Mr. Brainwash. Now he's bringing his Neo-Expressionist flair to the UK and beyond with his incredible new Pandamonium collection. 

Featuring two limited edition prints on paper, a selection of original paintings on canvas and a series of hand-embellished works, the contemporary release takes inspiration from the street art and culture of SoHo, Little Italy and Tribeca in New York. Fusing Chinese traditions with elements of urban style and Domingo’s own Mediterranean heritage, each of the colourful pandas is titled after a Chinese word – including ‘confidence’, ‘precious’ and ‘beautiful life’ – and is hand-signed by Domingo in paint. 

We caught up with Jonathan Hacking, a fine art consultant from our Bristol gallery, to find out why the series is a must-have for collectors or fans of artists like Banksy and Jean-Michel Basquiat. For more expert advice and to find out more about the collection, get in touch. 

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Domingo Zapata (L R), Chi Chi & Ling Ling (set of two), £3,500  Individually £1,950  Limited edition print

Featured art: 'Set of Two (Chi Chi & Ling Ling)', £3,500. Also available individually for £1,950 each.

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Art is about expression 

Bold colours, dripping lines and swooping hearts echo Domingo’s belief in the concept of el duende: a heightened physical and emotional response to an artistic performance. Like the flamenco dance, his art expresses movement and passion, as Jonathan explains: "Without that genuine emotion, these artworks would be so different. There are no perfect colour tones; it’s that messiness, rather than a flat and controlled image, that creates such a feeling of pure expression.

“Jean-Michel Basquiat painted in a similar way: he’d lay a canvas on the floor and just create. It’s left to the viewer to interpret and enjoy the art. With ‘Chi Chi’ in particular, you’ve got the bright red, and the splashes of blue, yellow and purple. There’s no over-thinking, it’s straight from the heart.”  

Colour elevates your home interior

“A lot of homes now have a very clean, modern interior with muted colours like grey – whether that’s a sofa, table or feature wall," says Jonathan. "Domingo’s art brings a burst of colour and energy, adding to the ambience of a room. It will add to the chaos of a messy room, or create a focus in a more minimalist space. They’re so strong, powerful and exciting. This is only amplified by pairing the artworks as a set.”

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The presentation is incredible

Both of the limited edition prints were recreated by our specialist atelier team, with the framing presentation carefully selected to enhance the vibrancy of the colours and the delicate textures. Jonathan adds: "The sleek black mount and frame doesn’t distract from the beautiful chaos of the artwork. The edges are raw, like it’s been ripped out of a sketchbook. Because it’s float-mounted – whereby the artwork is raised slightly above the flat surface – there is an almost spiritual feel.

“It doesn’t feel still: if you’re walking past, it hovers, creating a sense of sophistication and wonder. There’s something very special about this work. The hand-embellishment is amazing: if you dim the lights, the resin texture comes to the foreground, forming a 3D effect.”

Mixing different art styles 

If your existing collection is more traditional, Domingo's art could provide a contemporary update. Encompassing a wide range of inspirations, from modern street art to Reinaissance painters like Leonardo da Vinci, his paintings touch upon contrasting genres. Jonathan says: "Like the work of our other artists – including James Gill, Paul Kenton and Ronnie Wood – it is both traditional yet contemporary. 'Chi Chi’ has touches of Realism, with its fine grey brushstrokes capturing the texture of the panda’s fur. But the background is pure Expressionism: it’s chaotic and free. Domingo breaks up the traditional to create a style that is truly unique.” 

Domingo Zapata La Gioconda portfolio, illustrating his depiction of the Mona Lisa

The Pandamonium collection complements Domingo's popular La Gioconda release, which captured 'Mona Lisa' by Leonardo da Vinci. Shop here. 

Street art is on-trend 

Domingo's graffiti-style lettering, symbols and imagery pay homage to the street art of New York, where artists like Cornbread, Dondi White, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Richard Hambleton made their name. Jonathan says: "Being from Bristol – the home of Banksy – I’m a huge fan of street art. It’s the purest form of expression: it’s just you and the wall. This art is created in public, not in solitude; it’s honest and open to judgement. Street art is about getting paint onto the canvas and putting your feelings out there. While Domingo isn’t a street artist, his art has the same intention: it expresses his motto that ‘life is a dream’.”

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"My paintings carry a message of positivity and happiness. I just want to make the world a more beautiful place."

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