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David Ferreira is a French artist born in 1982. He took a few painting lessons as a child however never took it any further. Incredibly, he is entirely self-taught. Influenced by his carpenter father, Ferreira started out in building design and began his career as a surveyor.

However drawing and designing quickly became more important to him than the buildings and he soon threw himself into painting. His love for geometric art and maths has come to define his style. You can find the influence everywhere; complex equations, shapes and puzzles are spread across his artwork. Out of this mathematical mayhem comes Toto, Ferreira's seminal protagonist, who looks like he's walked straight out of a child's drawing.

He does takes inspiration from science and rules however his art is completely instinctive and spontaneous. You can feel his passion oozing from his artwork.The paint spills across the edges of his artwork, showing it off in three dimensions and giving the impression that the canvas was there long before the wall. Even with more detailed work involving the use of perspective, like his pieces based on the famous Rubik's cube, popular in the 80's, the artist still does a sketch or lines in his distinctive style.

The materials used, ranging from material to metal, are undoubtedly as significant as the colours and geometric shapes they create. A paintbrush is thrown aside for a trowel, a knife or even the artist's own fingers. Constantly darting back and forth in front of the canvas, he also appreciates stepping back and admiring it from afar - which is why you're more likely to find him in front of a big canvas than small.

When covered with a glossy topcoat, the canvases show off all their colours and movements. They sparkle and change throughout the day. If his artwork and personal story remind you of Basquiat, you'll be pleased to hear that Basquiat was a big inspiration for Ferreira and references to the artist can be found throughout his work.

We recognise Ferreira works not just by the signature, but by his favourite number, 15. This figure carries a huge significance for both the artist and his family, a reminder of happy times gone-by, and it follows him across every one of his pieces.


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Painting, Code barre, David Ferreira

Code barre

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,057

Print, Prise de tête, David Ferreira

Prise de tête

David Ferreira

Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

$792

Painting, Code barre Circus, David Ferreira

Code barre Circus

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,491

Painting, Code barre (Circus ), David Ferreira

Code barre (Circus )

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,057

Painting, Toto circus, David Ferreira

Toto circus

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$4,189

Painting, Tête à toto, David Ferreira

Tête à toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$4,189

Painting, Le Roi Toto, David Ferreira

Le Roi Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

$3,623

Painting, Parototo, David Ferreira

Parototo

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,698

Painting, Zig Zag Toto, David Ferreira

Zig Zag Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$2,264

Painting, Mikatoto, David Ferreira

Mikatoto

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,057

Painting, Dinototo, David Ferreira

Dinototo

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$4,189

Painting, Toto et sa femme, David Ferreira

Toto et sa femme

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,057

Painting, Toto Circus, David Ferreira

Toto Circus

David Ferreira

Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

$3,623

Painting, Parototo, David Ferreira

Parototo

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,057

Painting, Astro Toto, David Ferreira

Astro Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$2,264

Painting, Zig Zag Toto, David Ferreira

Zig Zag Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

$3,623

Painting, Ma nature morte vivante, David Ferreira

Ma nature morte vivante

David Ferreira

Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

$3,623

Painting, Cui Cui Toto, David Ferreira

Cui Cui Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

$3,623

Painting, Ma nature morte vivante, David Ferreira

Ma nature morte vivante

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,491

Painting, Smash Toto, David Ferreira

Smash Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

$3,623

Painting, Flower Toto, David Ferreira

Flower Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$4,189

Painting, Mr Toto, David Ferreira

Mr Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 90.6 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch

$6,792

Painting, Miam Miam, David Ferreira

Miam Miam

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,698

Painting, I love Toto, David Ferreira

I love Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$2,264

Painting, Miam Miam, David Ferreira

Miam Miam

David Ferreira

Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$2,264

Painting, To be or not to be, David Ferreira

To be or not to be

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,057

Painting, Code barre, David Ferreira

Code barre

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, ToTo Finger, David Ferreira

ToTo Finger

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

Sold

Painting, Code barre, David Ferreira

Code barre

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Zig Zag, David Ferreira

Zig Zag

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Bubble Toto, David Ferreira

Bubble Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Toto, David Ferreira

Toto

David Ferreira

Sculpture - 19.7 x 11 x 3.9 inch

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Sculpture, Toto, David Ferreira

Toto

David Ferreira

Sculpture - 19.7 x 11 x 3.9 inch

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Painting, Zig Zag, David Ferreira

Zig Zag

David Ferreira

Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

Sold

Painting, Mikatoto, David Ferreira

Mikatoto

David Ferreira

Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

Sold

Painting, Gribouille Toto, David Ferreira

Gribouille Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

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Painting, Code barre, David Ferreira

Code barre

David Ferreira

Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

Sold

Painting, Crayonnade, David Ferreira

Crayonnade

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

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Painting, Code Barre, David Ferreira

Code Barre

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

Sold

Painting, Parototo, David Ferreira

Parototo

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Zig Zag, David Ferreira

Zig Zag

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Mikatoto, David Ferreira

Mikatoto

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

Sold

Painting, Toto finger, David Ferreira

Toto finger

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Toto, David Ferreira

Toto

David Ferreira

Sculpture - 19.7 x 11 x 3.9 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Toto, David Ferreira

Toto

David Ferreira

Sculpture - 19.7 x 11 x 3.9 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Toto, David Ferreira

Toto

David Ferreira

Sculpture - 19.7 x 11 x 3.9 inch

Sold

Painting, Toto, David Ferreira

Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Morpion, David Ferreira

Morpion

David Ferreira

Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, I love Toto, David Ferreira

I love Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Orangina Toto, David Ferreira

Orangina Toto

David Ferreira

Sculpture - 63 x 39.4 x 39.4 inch

Sold

Painting, Zig Zag Toto, David Ferreira

Zig Zag Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Sculpture, To be or not to be, David Ferreira

To be or not to be

David Ferreira

Sculpture - 18.9 x 13.8 x 3.9 inch

Sold

Painting, Zig Zag, David Ferreira

Zig Zag

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, I love Toto, David Ferreira

I love Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Toto Tag, David Ferreira

Toto Tag

David Ferreira

Painting - 82.7 x 55.1 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Parototo, David Ferreira

Parototo

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Tiger Toto, David Ferreira

Tiger Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Flamingo Toto, David Ferreira

Flamingo Toto

David Ferreira

Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Zig Zag, David Ferreira

Zig Zag

David Ferreira

Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

Sold

Painting, Parototo, David Ferreira

Parototo

David Ferreira

Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

Sold

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Who is the artist?

David Ferreira is a French artist born in 1982. He took a few painting lessons as a child however never took it any further. Incredibly, he is entirely self-taught. Influenced by his carpenter father, Ferreira started out in building design and began his career as a surveyor.

However drawing and designing quickly became more important to him than the buildings and he soon threw himself into painting. His love for geometric art and maths has come to define his style. You can find the influence everywhere; complex equations, shapes and puzzles are spread across his artwork. Out of this mathematical mayhem comes Toto, Ferreira's seminal protagonist, who looks like he's walked straight out of a child's drawing.

He does takes inspiration from science and rules however his art is completely instinctive and spontaneous. You can feel his passion oozing from his artwork.The paint spills across the edges of his artwork, showing it off in three dimensions and giving the impression that the canvas was there long before the wall. Even with more detailed work involving the use of perspective, like his pieces based on the famous Rubik's cube, popular in the 80's, the artist still does a sketch or lines in his distinctive style.

The materials used, ranging from material to metal, are undoubtedly as significant as the colours and geometric shapes they create. A paintbrush is thrown aside for a trowel, a knife or even the artist's own fingers. Constantly darting back and forth in front of the canvas, he also appreciates stepping back and admiring it from afar - which is why you're more likely to find him in front of a big canvas than small.

When covered with a glossy topcoat, the canvases show off all their colours and movements. They sparkle and change throughout the day. If his artwork and personal story remind you of Basquiat, you'll be pleased to hear that Basquiat was a big inspiration for Ferreira and references to the artist can be found throughout his work.

We recognise Ferreira works not just by the signature, but by his favourite number, 15. This figure carries a huge significance for both the artist and his family, a reminder of happy times gone-by, and it follows him across every one of his pieces.

What are their 3 main works?

What is David Ferreira’s artistic movement?

The artistic movements of the artists are: Colorful cubist portraitists

When was David Ferreira born?

The year of birth of the artist is: 1982