dirtLab (Lourdes – FR)
Behind this pseudonym hides one person: Fred Nicolau. This “35 years old teenager” based in Lourdes (France) evolves within graphic design, painting and drawing. He particularly likes the interaction that operates between his computer graphic compositions, his canvases and his paper creations. The word association “DIRTLAB” outlines two key aspects: “DIRT” reflects the asymmetric, imperfect and handmade side of his work, while “LAB” stands for the vectorial, clean and parallel side. Skateboarding, graffiti, toys, fashion, contemporary art or music are the most relevant roots of his inspiration. For him crossover is not a barrier, it makes his work more eclectic.
