Unveiling the Artistic Brilliance of Daniel López Villacañas

Daniel López Villacañas often sees beauty where others may not, and he's even used the British rain to fuel his creativity. Originally hailing from Andalusia, Spain, Daniel moved to Birmingham a few years ago and now works out of his studio in the vibrant city centre.

“Working in this city has changed my practice,” Daniel tells us. “My way of representing has had to adjust to portray the elements I’m working with. What I find incredible is the UK weather, the weather reflected on the wall, those grey marks, that strong red from the brick, that to me is Birmingham.”

Birmingham, for example, has a fantastic, diverse mix of new and old. Red-brick Victorian Gothic, Brutalist, Romanesque, and modernist glass buildings all make up the city's architectural personality. Daniel says he finds this varied mix “bizarre, eclectic, even exotic,” and confesses “I absolutely love the drama of Birmingham.”

LET’S PLAY WITH THE RAIN …

One day in the studio, Daniel was simply experimenting with rain and water, and the results, he says, were incredible.

Painting and then leaving the artwork open to the elements, as well as dousing his works in water and seeing where it takes them, changed the artworks significantly.

Daniel says, “Sometimes it's important to have someone with fresh eyes who doesn't take their surroundings for granted. As an artist, I think that’s my focus—to take the ordinary and point out that it is actually extraordinary.”

We started working with Daniel recently and and we find his work extraordinary. Elevating the gritty streets through his unique practice is simply next level. A selection of Daniel's original works will be in the gallery from Thursday, 17th November onwards, for as long as they are available.

Make sure you drop in for a closer look—they definitely need to be seen in the flesh to be truly appreciated. They can also be viewed - Daniel Lopez — Original Artworks — Seventh Circle - Artworks & Aesthetics Ltd (svnthcrcl.com)