Chats: Gabriel Dubois

German artist Gabriel Dubois is currently having his work shown off at the 2012 London Art Fair, we caught up with the man himself to learn more about his craft and his plans for the rest of the year…

Where do you live?

Berlin, Germany.

Tell us about yourself?

I’m 6 foot tall, I can land varial kickflips, I’m trying to relax more. And I think I might be a buddhist.

When did you first find out you had a talent?

When I picked up a spray van in 6th Grade.

What inspires you?

I really enjoy taking taxi rides. Usually the world, music and conversation. It generally makes me feel like somebody special resulting in copious amount of energy for painting.

What are the tools of your trade?

Purdy paint brushes, don’t leave home without them!

How did you learn your craft?

I learnt how to pull a line working as a house painter in the summers in Canada. That is probably the most important and relevant skill in my current practice.

Do you have any notable fans?

I was famous before I was 20.

Tell us a fact about you that no one knows?

I hunt squirrels…

What else do you have coming up in 2012? Any exhibitions/shows?

I’m organising a group exhibition with my favourite Berlin based artists in April which will be curated by the wonderful Magda Ziomek. I will also be building one of my structures at the installation festival, Kultur Bahn in the abandoned theme park in Treptow, Berlin. The rest of the year will be dedicated to travelling and painting in South America.