Today we’d like to introduce you to Gabriel Dieter.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
I was raised by a single mom in Pasadena Texas. I have a little sister. We grew up sucking up the pop culture of the 80s. In the 90s I was in my teens and my best friend was a heavy metal kid. Everything was underground. There was no internet or mass media so if you were a weird kid looking for weird stuff to look at or read you had to go out and look. I’m not talking about the magazine section of Walmart or the grocery store. I’m talking about the dark corners of flea markets. Headshops and army surplus stores. Comic shops that carried porno books! Can you imagine a couple of kids, pale, with circles under their eyes having one of our moms drive them to one of these places looking for some kooks black and white zine talking about UFOs and the new world order and the band that’s opening for GWAR? It was a mess! But we turned out ok.
Please tell us about your art.
Have you ever heard the phrase “garbage in, garbage out”? Well, at my creative peak, when I’m belting out my best, it starts with the spirit medicine. Then add in some Iron Maiden at 2 in the morning, maybe a cigarette. Then I draw something like a pinto bean. Then that turns into a face that turns into a freak or monster. Then I open something called “the shit book” that contains random thoughts from the shower or pooping or just sitting mindlessly in front of the tv. It is the source of all things. A book of random ideas combined with random cartoons illustrated in watercolor and inks.
As an artist, how do you define success and what quality or characteristic do you feel is essential to success as an artist?
Good question! As I worked a 9-5 job, I dreamed of having a solo show in a gallery and making people laugh with my work. Then that actually happened and it kind of changed my life, the way I think, and the way I approach my work process. Since that initial success, I’ve had the best times doing house shows! I had a buddy that cleared out his furniture, removed everything from his walls, and allowed me to hang art 100 framed pieces of art. It was a blast! It also helped me make a down payment on a house! Is that success? I think so. Am I bigger for it? Maybe not but I am having a good time doing my own thing.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
I’m around. These days mostly promoting my podcast which is my longest running art project. I’m also still carrying my own art zines, prints, buttons, etc. I’m out there on the social media and my website is revengeoftheworld.com. Never in history has it been easier to connect with people whose work you like. Reach out and join the ride.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.revengeoftheworld.com
- Phone: 8322025064
- Email: gabrieldieter.art@gmail.com
- Instagram: @gabrieldieter
Image Credit:
Gabriel Dieter
Getting in touch: VoyageHouston is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you know someone who deserves recognition please let us know here.
