Daniel Bonillaa

Photography By Daniel Bonilla

       Daniel Bonilla is a strikingly interesting artist. Daniel dabbles traditional art, but he is also a photographer, and digital artist. He is easy to talk to, and possesses a laid back personality. Growing up in a Dyckman, New York, Daniel adapted to the city life along with Dominican social influences. He describes his dwelling growing up as having "a mixture of people" but, "everyone looks out for one another." Daniel attended art schools in Manhattan and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree a.a.s. in illustration and b.f.a. in computer animation. Candidly, Daniel speaks and tells Troy about his many benefits of experiencing a life in New York City. "One good thing about growing up in Manhattan is that every time I got older, I would go more and more into the city."  As many artistic and humble people, Daniel took pride in "being exposed to more cultures and different people." Working many odd jobs since the age of 13,"my first official job was at a pet shop in the west village for 5 years while I was in school doing a lot of freelance jobs. After graduating, I started working for my old professor- a government based project rendering card in 3D. It was a short run project but was a great experience. Subsequently, I was jobless for a year. Looking around the digital field for a job was a fail. I went out as far as California to look for job and found nothing. Fortunately I was bored and had alot of spare time on my hands." Daniel used this spare time to work on his own freelance work and landed a job at the Source Magazine. "As an intern. I worked my way up in 4 months and got to meet artist and go to shows. I was taking care of major responsibilities." Finding himself work without a job is tough and takes discipline. Daniel has respectable ambition and undeniable talent!

ByhandNYC would like to thanks Mr.Bonilla for a wonderful interview, here is his story. 

What do you consider "art?"

Art to me is everything that was created with a purpose. It is usually up to the person to consider what they are looking at is art or not. Not everyone will appreciate the same thing you consider art. 

Where do you think contemporary art is headed?

Art is always going in many different directions. This is a big planet and you would never know if some one on the other side of the world is about to begin a art revolution. Here in New York I feel like it's moving towards the age of young designers. Many people are hungry out there and every one is trying a lot of different things to be seen. Some people are more successful than others. 

What is your place of work?

Currently, I work in a printing production company called proof7 so here I get to work on different projects. We treat every project different because everyone has a different need. As far as my personal work, I always tend to work at home. Many times I find my self in weird places making art, but I feel more comfortable in my room. 

 Where do you think contemporary art is headed?

Art is always going in many different directions. This is a big planet and you would never know if some one on the other side of the world is about to begin a art revolution. Here, in New York, I feel like it's moving towards the age of young designers. Many people are hungry out there and every one is trying a lot of different things to be seen. Some people are more successful than others. 

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Do you the think content of someone's work must be done with technique, or can you appreciate free flowing artistry?

It depends. To each his own. I tend to love artistic technical drawing with free flowing lines with details. I also tend to gravitate toward works of art with color that go well together. I am a real big sucker for color. 

Where can people see your work?

My art work can be seen on a few places. www.smallgreenroom.com , www.artmandan.com , www.dannynyc17.tumblr.com . This upcoming fall season I am trying to gather up a show so soon enough more people can see my art work. 

Also look out for Daniel's upcoming photo book project due in Fall 2012.  

Visit twitter: @Dannynyc17