BROOKLYN STREET ART LOVES YOU MORE EVERY DAY
Dourone, the dynamic artistic partnership of Fabio Lopez Gonzalo and Élodie Arshak, presents “The World of Tomorrow” on the Ivory Coast.
Originating from Madrid, Spain, Fabio Lopez Gonzalo, known as Dourone, began his journey in the late 90s, deeply rooted in the urban art scene. His interests span film, television, advertising, and fashion photography.
In 2012, Fabio joined forces with Élodie Arshak, leading to a formidable international muralist duo. Their evocative works adorn walls in 21 countries and 64 cities, totaling an impressive 104 large-scale murals. Their creations now appear in galleries and on walls in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Los Angeles, and Dubai.
Dourone’s art seamlessly blends sentiment and thought, drawing inspiration from the term “Sentipensante” coined by Puerto Rican educator and philosopher Gloria E. Anzaldúa. The term marries two Spanish words: “sentir,” meaning “to feel,” and “pensante,” meaning “thinking” or “thoughtful.” When viewed holistically, their imagery unfolds as a visual narrative that interprets humanity’s adaptation to an ever-changing world.
“The World of Tomorrow” now emerges on the Pyramid of Abidjan, an iconic architectural marvel of brutalist design in the Ivory Coast. Soaring to an impressive height of 64 meters, this mural, is brought to life with 63 hues using only brushes, materialized over a span of 10 days. The vibrant portrayal of a young girl embodies the essence of an ever-evolving Africa, where the present and future coalesce, exuding strength and determination.
