The beauty of art is the light of the heart.

David Arrieta: The Artist Who Stands Against Giants

Since he was a child, David Arrieta has always seen the hidden truths of life. Unlike many, he never fell for the shiny façades of success or power. In every corner of reality, he found the cracks of a society that has forgotten the essential: empathy. It was this raw yet honest vision that led him to become a unique artist, the creator of a revolutionary movement known as Lumismo.

Lumismo is more than a technique; it’s a way of understanding and transforming the world. Through his visual art, David captures not only what is seen but also what is felt. His works reflect the emotions we experience as a society—both positive and negative. At a time when empathy seems forgotten, his art stands as a call to reconnect, to feel again, to step into others’ shoes. Each of his creations is a profound expression of these emotions, a visual message silently declaring: «It’s time to remember who we are.»

David’s art is not just about conveying a message—it’s a testament to innovation. His technique is as unique as his vision. Lumismo combines materials, textures, and manual processes intertwined with light in ways never seen before. In his work, light isn’t just a visual element; it’s the key that unveils David’s inner universe, allowing viewers to see the world through his eyes. Each piece is unrepeatable, a singular creation that captures a specific emotion or moment in life.

But David is more than an artist. He’s a symbol—a David standing against the Goliaths of the art world, the giants who have turned what should be pure expression into a luxury commodity. In a world where art has become a trophy for the wealthy, valued by price rather than meaning, David refuses to sell his soul. He will not let his art become another cog in the machinery of power.

«How is it possible that millions are spent on works by artists who died in poverty?» David asks. The story of Van Gogh deeply resonates with him: a misunderstood genius who lived and died in misery, while today his works sell for astronomical sums. «Those millions could feed millions,» David says, his voice a mix of frustration and sadness. «But instead, they choose to buy a painting they’ll never truly understand, because Van Gogh’s vision of life is light-years away from theirs.»

David Arrieta is like Van Gogh, but instead of allowing his vision to be exploited by the system, he fights back. He is David, facing the Goliath of indifference and the exploitation of art. His art, Lumismo, is not meant to decorate the walls of those who don’t understand its human value. It’s a reflection of life’s truths—the fragility, beauty, and pain that unite us all.

Every time David Arrieta finishes a piece, it’s like birthing an entirely new universe. No two works are alike, and none will ever be repeated. Each is unique, a reflection of a singular moment or emotion forever captured on canvas. In an era of mass production, David fights to return art to its original purpose: to be unrepeatable, to have a soul.

This soul, which he finds in the interplay of light and shadow, echoes what Van Gogh conveyed through his brushstrokes. Both artists share a vision of life deeply rooted in reality yet far beyond the reach of those who collect art solely for its monetary value.

David understands what Van Gogh knew but never lived to see: the true value of art lies not in its price but in what it reveals about the human condition. Yet, while Van Gogh was consumed by the indifference of his time, David refuses to meet the same fate. He will not sell his soul to the powerful. He won’t let his art be purchased with money that could be feeding millions.

David Arrieta’s art is not a luxury; it’s a revolution. And like every revolution, it is aimed at those who believe in change, not in the system. Each of his works is an act of resistance, a declaration that art cannot be controlled, bought, or manipulated by those who fail to grasp its true worth.

David doesn’t sell his works to the powerful—those with blood-stained hands from the forgotten. He creates for the people, for those who understand that art is more than a commodity; it is a form of empathy and connection, a way to unite us through shared experiences.

Each of his creations is a reminder that art has the power to transform, to awaken what lies dormant within us: our ability to empathize, to feel, and to connect with something greater. For this reason, every piece by David Arrieta is more than a painting; it’s a doorway to a world where empathy and understanding are possible.