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Artist Biography

The worlds of pop culture, street art, and cultural commentary collide in the work of painter and graffiti artist, Daru. Born in France and starting his decades-long art career as the cartoonist and author of the comic strip Serial Coxer, it wasn't until he shifted his focus to street art that David Nicolas became Daru. Known for his famous murals and graffiti, such as Le Chat in Clermont-Ferrand, Daru's signature style of art is unmistakable. 

Daru honed his artistic skill through street art, becoming a successful self-taught artist. Though he previously worked exclusively on walls as a street artist, Daru eventually became dissatisfied with the limitations on visibility that working on walls imposed. Rather than have his creations available only to those physically able to see them, Daru began experimenting with new mediums, moving from walls to canvas and eventually wood. Drawing his inspiration from animation, pop art, and social issues, Daru uses his artwork to create parodies that entertain as well as critique contemporary society. The dualistic intentions behind Daru's work as both inspiring joy in viewers while also offering commentary on societal problems, such as greed and social media use, blend to create the multi-layered artwork he is known for. 

Since 2019, Daru has worked with both canvas and wooden planks as mediums to make his street art more accessible to all. His work has been exhibited internationally, having been shown both within France as well as the United States. 

Daru lives and creates from his home in the countryside of France. 


Artist Statement

I approach my work with a minimum of two goals in mind: both to bring happiness to those who view it and to raise awareness of the pressing societal issues we face today. Street art has a rich history as a means of communication for everyday people. With my background as a street artist, I still view my artwork as a method of passing on a message, whether on a wall or a canvas. I first began working on canvas and wood instead of walls to enable any person to access my work, rather than it being limited only to those within the area. Using Posca Acrylic Markers and Montana 94C Graffiti Bomb, I work based on where my mood and thoughts take me, always valuing my creative freedom.

The conceptual side of my artwork is crucial to what I create. Being inspired by pop art and street art, I blend famous cultural figures, like Karl Lagerfeld or Donald Duck, to create new characters that highlight societal issues, like financial abuse. These parodies use dark humor, sarcasm, and recognizable figures to bring light to serious issues while still inspiring happiness and laughter in viewers. The balance between enjoyable artwork and social commentary is a key element in my approach. Whether my artwork focuses on greed, luxury, social media over-usage, or exploitation, I use familiar and entertaining characters to convey serious messages, blending different universes to create parodies that inspire viewers to see old things in new ways. 

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Painting, Pikachu Mondrian, Daru

Pikachu Mondrian

Daru

Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm

$1,920

Print, Love Dog Print, Daru

Love Dog Print

Daru

Print - 90 x 60 x 0.1 cm

$141

Sculpture, Jessica Rabbit Motor Oil, Daru

Jessica Rabbit Motor Oil

Daru

Sculpture - 21 x 17 x 6 cm

$553

Painting, Love dog, Daru

Love dog

Daru

Painting - 50 x 40 x 3 cm

$1,581

Painting, Oh boy, Daru

Oh boy

Daru

Painting - 30 x 25 x 1 cm

$1,186

Painting, Love is a weapon, Daru

Love is a weapon

Daru

Painting - 83 x 70 x 2 cm

$2,146

Painting, Love Forever, Daru

Love Forever

Daru

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm

$2,259

Painting, Arachnophobic, Daru

Arachnophobic

Daru

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm

$2,146

Painting, Work in progress, Daru

Work in progress

Daru

Painting - 68 x 83 x 3 cm

$2,146

Painting, I have a dream, Daru

I have a dream

Daru

Painting - 55 x 74 x 3 cm

$1,807

Painting, Money Miss, Daru

Money Miss

Daru

Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm

$2,484

Painting, Picsous 3 D, Daru

Picsous 3 D

Daru

Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm

$2,484

Painting, Karl Donaldfeld, Daru

Karl Donaldfeld

Daru

Painting - 101 x 70 x 2 cm

$3,953

Painting, Good Network, Daru

Good Network

Daru

Painting - 61 x 50 x 2 cm

$1,694

Painting, What did you expect, Daru

What did you expect

Daru

Painting - 101 x 70 x 2 cm

$3,953

Painting, Bingo!, Daru

Bingo!

Daru

Painting - 34 x 44 x 1 cm

$1,807

Painting, Gold digger, Daru

Gold digger

Daru

Painting - 31 x 41 x 1 cm

$1,694

Painting, Vandal For Sale, Daru

Vandal For Sale

Daru

Painting - 67 x 100 x 4 cm

$3,953

Painting, Think Different, Daru

Think Different

Daru

Painting - 21.6 x 27.9 x 0.3 cm

$678

Painting, Where are my Bitcoins?, Daru

Where are my Bitcoins?

Daru

Painting - 21.6 x 27.9 x 0.3 cm

$1,412

Painting, Aloha, Daru

Aloha

Daru

Painting - 76.2 x 48.3 cm

$1,412

Painting, No smoke, Daru

No smoke

Daru

Painting - 66 x 51 x 2.8 cm

$1,525

Painting, Good potion, Daru

Good potion

Daru

Painting - 88 x 71 x 2.8 cm

$2,146

Painting, Time is money, Daru

Time is money

Daru

Painting - 100 x 75 x 3 cm

$2,146

Painting, We can do it, Daru

We can do it

Daru

Painting - 79 x 21 x 2 cm

$903

Painting, The Artist, Daru

The Artist

Daru

Painting - 41 x 61 x 1 cm

$1,581

Painting, Wanted vandal, Daru

Wanted vandal

Daru

Painting - 55 x 86 x 3 cm

$1,976

Painting, Summer tatoo, Daru

Summer tatoo

Daru

Painting - 79 x 21 x 2 cm

$903

Painting, Good mood, Daru

Good mood

Daru

Painting - 82 x 69 x 7 cm

$1,863

Painting, Becasexy, Daru

Becasexy

Daru

Painting - 80 x 50 x 2.8 cm

$1,920

Painting, True Love, Daru

True Love

Daru

Painting - 50 x 75 x 2 cm

$1,468

Painting, King of Art, Daru

King of Art

Daru

Painting - 120 x 51 x 3 cm

$2,146

Painting, Anduck banana, Daru

Anduck banana

Daru

Painting - 70 x 51 x 2 cm

$1,581

Painting, Work for me, Daru

Work for me

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm

$1,412

Painting, Donald Lagerfeld, Daru

Donald Lagerfeld

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm

$1,412

Painting, Goku Bitcoin, Daru

Goku Bitcoin

Daru

Painting - 6.63 x 15.6 x 0.1 cm

$565

Painting, I want you, Daru

I want you

Daru

Painting - 105 x 60 x 3 cm

$2,146

Painting, Sweet Dream$, Daru

Sweet Dream$

Daru

Painting - 6.63 x 15.6 x 0.1 cm

$565

Painting, Racing is life, Daru

Racing is life

Daru

Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm

$2,033

Painting, I am your father, Daru

I am your father

Daru

Painting - 83 x 80 x 3 cm

$2,259

Painting, Happy Life, Daru

Happy Life

Daru

Painting - 6.63 x 15.6 x 0.1 cm

$565

Painting, WTF Bitcoin, Daru

WTF Bitcoin

Daru

Painting - 6.63 x 15.6 x 0.1 cm

$565

Painting, Pink Love, Daru

Pink Love

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 cm

$1,412

Painting, I have a dream, Daru

I have a dream

Daru

Painting - 22.9 x 30.5 cm

$791

Painting, Samo duck, Daru

Samo duck

Daru

Painting - 85 x 60 x 1 cm

$2,146

Painting, Love Comunity!, Daru

Love Comunity!

Daru

Painting - 60 x 99 x 2 cm

$2,033

Painting, Musclor, Daru

Musclor

Daru

Painting - 60 x 55 x 4 cm

$1,355

Painting, Missed, Daru

Missed

Daru

Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm

$1,129

Painting, Rabbit Panic, Daru

Rabbit Panic

Daru

Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm

$1,412

Painting, Catch me, Daru

Catch me

Daru

Painting - 6.62 x 15.5 x 0.1 cm

$565

Painting, Hello Poor, Daru

Hello Poor

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 cm

$1,412

Painting, Raficoin, Daru

Raficoin

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm

$1,412

Painting, Business Plan ?, Daru

Business Plan ?

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 cm

$1,412

Painting, Money is a Game, Daru

Money is a Game

Daru

Painting - 6.63 x 15.6 x 0.1 cm

$565

Painting, Banana The New Gold, Daru

Banana The New Gold

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm

$1,412

Painting, Playboy WTF, Daru

Playboy WTF

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm

$1,412

Painting, One Sheriff in Town, Daru

One Sheriff in Town

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 cm

$1,412

Painting, Money For Ever, Daru

Money For Ever

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm

$1,412

Painting, Money My Love, Daru

Money My Love

Daru

Painting - 19.3 x 29.2 cm

$1,412

Painting, Have a nice day, Daru

Have a nice day

Daru

Painting - 103 x 67 x 2.5 cm

$2,484

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Artist Biography

The worlds of pop culture, street art, and cultural commentary collide in the work of painter and graffiti artist, Daru. Born in France and starting his decades-long art career as the cartoonist and author of the comic strip Serial Coxer, it wasn't until he shifted his focus to street art that David Nicolas became Daru. Known for his famous murals and graffiti, such as Le Chat in Clermont-Ferrand, Daru's signature style of art is unmistakable. 

Daru honed his artistic skill through street art, becoming a successful self-taught artist. Though he previously worked exclusively on walls as a street artist, Daru eventually became dissatisfied with the limitations on visibility that working on walls imposed. Rather than have his creations available only to those physically able to see them, Daru began experimenting with new mediums, moving from walls to canvas and eventually wood. Drawing his inspiration from animation, pop art, and social issues, Daru uses his artwork to create parodies that entertain as well as critique contemporary society. The dualistic intentions behind Daru's work as both inspiring joy in viewers while also offering commentary on societal problems, such as greed and social media use, blend to create the multi-layered artwork he is known for. 

Since 2019, Daru has worked with both canvas and wooden planks as mediums to make his street art more accessible to all. His work has been exhibited internationally, having been shown both within France as well as the United States. 

Daru lives and creates from his home in the countryside of France. 


Artist Statement

I approach my work with a minimum of two goals in mind: both to bring happiness to those who view it and to raise awareness of the pressing societal issues we face today. Street art has a rich history as a means of communication for everyday people. With my background as a street artist, I still view my artwork as a method of passing on a message, whether on a wall or a canvas. I first began working on canvas and wood instead of walls to enable any person to access my work, rather than it being limited only to those within the area. Using Posca Acrylic Markers and Montana 94C Graffiti Bomb, I work based on where my mood and thoughts take me, always valuing my creative freedom.

The conceptual side of my artwork is crucial to what I create. Being inspired by pop art and street art, I blend famous cultural figures, like Karl Lagerfeld or Donald Duck, to create new characters that highlight societal issues, like financial abuse. These parodies use dark humor, sarcasm, and recognizable figures to bring light to serious issues while still inspiring happiness and laughter in viewers. The balance between enjoyable artwork and social commentary is a key element in my approach. Whether my artwork focuses on greed, luxury, social media over-usage, or exploitation, I use familiar and entertaining characters to convey serious messages, blending different universes to create parodies that inspire viewers to see old things in new ways. 

Find this artist and many more in our collection of works by provocative artists.

What are their 3 main works?

What is Daru’s artistic movement?

The artistic movements of the artists are: Famous Street Artists, Provocative Artists, Pop Culture Street Artists, Colorful pop sculptors, Satirical street artists, Erotic Pop Art

When was Daru born?

The year of birth of the artist is: 1976