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Surreal Art By DavidL! (15 Photos)

By Vidar

Discover the innovative world of post-graffiti through the lens of DavidL, a Barcelona-based artist renowned for his imaginative reinterpretations of iconic characters.

In this collection, we showcase 15 of his most popular works, all set against the evocative backdrop of abandoned locations outside Barcelona. Each piece reflects DavidL’s unique style, blending familiar imagery with a distinctive, edgy twist.

Born in Spain in 1979, DavidL, a Barcelona-based post-graffiti artist, is renowned for his unique and imaginative remixes of familiar cartoon characters. He takes iconic figures, tosses them into a creative whirlwind, and recreates them in his distinctive, somewhat sinister style.

Photos by DLozano.

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1. Homer Simpson:

Graffiti mural by DavidL depicting a zombie-like Homer Simpson in an abandoned location outside Barcelona, Spain. The artwork portrays Homer with decayed, exaggerated features, including bulging, bloodshot eyes, a partially decomposed yellow face, and a gaping mouth filled with jagged, rotting teeth. Drool drips ominously from his mouth, enhancing the undead, grotesque aesthetic. The mural is painted on a dilapidated pink wall with peeling paint, intensifying the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned setting. In the foreground, a stack of old tires painted with pink dripping effects complements the surreal horror theme of the artwork. The artist’s signature, 'DAVIDL 2020,' is visible on the wall to the right.
HOMER, “The Simpsom”

Follow DavidL on Instagram at @davidl_bcn to explore more of his incredible post-graffiti creations. See behind-the-scenes glimpses, new artworks, and the fascinating process of bringing his bold and imaginative murals to life in abandoned locations outside Barcelona!

2. Blue Cookie Monster:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring a monstrous, blue Cookie Monster eating cookies, painted on a distressed wall with a worn-out sofa in the foreground, located outside Barcelona, Spain.

3. The Mask:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring a green-faced, zombie-like character inspired by The Mask, wearing a yellow hat and suit, painted on a distressed wall with a small white dog sitting in front, located outside Barcelona, Spain.

4. Red Queen:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring the Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland, painted on a distressed wall with two red armchairs and a bottle in the foreground, located outside Barcelona, Spain.
Queen Of Hearts

5. Momo:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring a creepy, wide-eyed figure inspired by Momo, with long black hair flowing across the floor, painted on a distressed wall beside vintage televisions, located outside Barcelona, Spain.

6. Edward Scissorhands:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring Edward Scissorhands with his iconic scissor hands, painted on a distressed wall with a reflective puddle on the floor, located outside Barcelona, Spain.
Edward Scissorhands

7. Homer Simpson:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring a surreal depiction of Homer Simpson with exaggerated features, holding a can of Duff beer, painted on a distressed wall with overgrown vegetation, located outside Barcelona, Spain.
Homer…

8.

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring a large, surreal snail with tired, bloodshot eyes, painted on the walls of a distressed stairwell, located outside Barcelona, Spain.
Gary…

9.

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring a skull face integrated into a brick chimney of an abandoned building, with overgrown vegetation surrounding the structure, located outside Barcelona, Spain.

10.

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring a large, exaggerated face with wide eyes and a menacing grin, painted on the exterior wall of a building in Barcelona, Spain, with the artist standing beside it.

11. SpongeBob SquarePants:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring an aggressive and exaggerated depiction of SpongeBob SquarePants with sharp teeth and menacing eyes, painted on a distressed wall of an abandoned building, located outside Barcelona, Spain.

12. Super Mario:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring a sinister depiction of Super Mario with exaggerated features and a menacing grin, holding a mushroom, painted on a distressed wall, located outside Barcelona, Spain.

13. Falkor from The NeverEnding Story:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring Falkor from The NeverEnding Story with detailed, exaggerated features and a whimsical expression, painted on a distressed wall with the artist standing nearby, located outside Barcelona, Spain.

14. Breaking Bad:

Post-graffiti artwork by DavidL featuring Walter White from Breaking Bad, holding a flask, with chemical formulas in the background, painted on a distressed wall, located outside Barcelona, Spain.

15. Bender:

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