'David Motta perfectly represents his own work. A vision from another era, at first you're not quite sure what to think when you see it. It's a blur of feathers and sparkles, rouge and bangles. It's timeless and opulent and never boring.'
MICKEY BOARDMAN (Editorial Director, PAPER)
David Motta is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Lisbon.
David studied Fine Arts in Communication in New York (via EFAP L'École des Métiers de la communication at NYIT). He began his professional experience in 2006 at American Vogue, simultaneously working for PR Consulting and their clients Balenciaga, Narciso Rodriguez, Pierre Hardy, Proenza Schouler, amongst others.
David Motta works as an art director, costume designer, creative consultant, fashion stylist, producing art projects, editorials, and multiple features for various publications. David works in collaboration with other artists, brands, and private clients.
The celebration of his unique body of work led to several invites to share his knowledge through courses, workshops and academic institutions.
'I have worked with David on some photographic shoots and art projects. He is pedantic in the detail and creatively inspiring in the overall landscape. He is generous with his knowledge of aesthetics but paints this by his sensitivity to the people that he is working with. Through all the work we have done together, I cherish the friendship that we have.'
AMANDA BARCLAY (Ritz Fine Jewellery London)
A selection of clients/collaborators and features:
AnOther, Arts Council England, Bullett Magazine, Centre Pompidou, Christian Louboutin, Daphne Guinness, Dazed & Confused, Diane Pernet - A Shaded View on Fashion Film, Elle, Flaunt Magazine, Foam Photography Museum, Harper's Bazaar UK, i-D Online, Interview Magazine, London Fashion Week, M&C Saatchi, Madonna, Madonna and Steven Klein Art for Freedom Project, Mert & Marcus, National Trust, Pam Hogg, PAPER Magazine, Patrick Wolf, Perou, Poppy Delevingne, Schön Magazine, Serpentine Gallery, Tatler UK, Thai Airways, Thames & Hudson, them., Today Art Museum (Beijing), New York Fashion Week, Topman, V Magazine, Vision Magazine (China), Vogue Italia, Vogue Portugal, Vogue UK.
