Mr. StarCity paints emotive, abstract figures in an ever-evolving practice. A self taught artist, he loves playing with eclectic materials. These include sand, soil, pumice, fabric, crayon and acrylic paint. As a result, his paintings have a thick, tactile texture. They also have a strong narrative quality. Mr. StarCity sees his art as telling stories in order to promote communal healing. He seeks to remind us of “the importance of sharing and supporting our basic human needs with the people around us.” Other works span sculpture, music and fashion. He is inspired by hip hop music and graffiti...
Bio
David “Mr. StarCity” White was born in 1979 in Brooklyn, New York, where he continues to live and work.
Life
Growing up, Mr. StarCity saw many of the youth in his community die or fall victim to crimes. He would create local murals in honour of them, as a way “to endure the pain in these poverty and crime-ridden areas.” He eventually stopped to avoid “wanted” posters, but retained his love for painting.
Principles
Mr. StarCity sees art as a medium for spreading love. He tries to make himself “accessible in some way, outside of the gallery walls.” This even extends to hand-delivering his paintings to collectors.