David Gista

Romanesque, 2022

Acrylic on Canvas

Entomology, 2022

Acrylic on Canvas

David Gista was born and raised in Paris, and now divides his time between France and the United States, having established his artistic career on both continents. Gista studied art at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and so combines his classical fine arts training with his keen-eyed examination of modernity, creating a running commentary on contemporary life expressed in a variety of media.

Gail Mancuso

Photography awakens a world of exploration for me. The instantaneous capture within a given moment of time, satisfies a continuous urge to scan my environment to seek out the next shot. I call the city my studio, and with its unlimited possibilities, I am able to gather much of my photographic inventory, as I walk the streets, camera in hand. Additionally, through experimental processes, traditional photography has been a catalyst to express the medium in new and atypical ways.

My process originates in my imagination, where I sit with an idea or concept. Experimenting is key, and I often begin by layering fragments of photographs that I intuitively feel may blend well together. In addition, I utilize a variety of materials, including paint, torn papers, glass and fabric and incorporate digital imaging techniques to further my vision. My mashup of materials is continually evolving and provides an outlet to explore and venture into new territory.

When I’m creating, it's all about the flow, the interplay of color, shadow and light and the emotional response to my emerging composition. Very often, the way a project starts is vastly different from the way it ends. As an artist, it is always my hope that viewers make a personal connection with my work, as I feel that the allure of art is not only visceral but informed through the eyes of spiritual observation.