David Schmitt, born in Bamberg, Germany, is a self-taught painter and printmaker. After studying Graphic Design at the University of Applied Sciences in Augsburg, he moved to Barcelona to continue his work as an artist. He combines an archaic and childlike aesthetic with bold visual presence and commentary, highlighting texture and rough shapes to capture a timeless simplicity. 

“I have always been drawn to storytelling in painting. For me, it sits somewhere between folk, pop, and cave art — something deeply human. There is great beauty in traditional craftsmanship and old tales of folklore. Preserving the involvement of the human hand and mind, with all its imperfections, is a way of preserving the soul in the world around us.”