David I. / Gotham Dreaming

Biography

Hey I’m David -

I’m a photographer, filmmaker/editor, graphic artist, poet & sound artist. My work focuses on imagery and sound that is emotive, experimental, intimate and colorful. I use a variety of mediums including: photography, illustration, video/film, poetry, video projection, hand-cut collage, pastels, colored pencils, embroidery thread, fabric and other analog media.

My films and sound projects explore the surrealistic and dreamlike realms of experimental film. These works have been published on La Casita Grande publishing house's blog. To view one of my films and my 'audio poetry' project please visit: https://vimeo.com/gothamdreaming

My sound projects can be found here:
https://soundcloud.com/gothamdreaming
They will incorporate ambient tracks inspired by my poems and "audio poems", as well as stand- alone ambient tracks.

Furthermore, in 2017 I started my experimental film blog, Cine De Sueños. This blog is an exploration and a showcase of Latino Experimental Films & their Filmmakers. https://cinedesuenos.wordpress.com/

I started my photography business called David Iglesia Photography in 2008. I have sold pictures to clients, and some of my photos have received commendations and honorable mentions in both International and Domestic contests. In 2015, I self-published a photo book of my photo series The [Masc] We Wear. To view a preview or to purchase the book please visit: http://bit.ly/gothamdreamingphoto

In 2018, I self-published my second photo book Yuuma: The Geisha Redux. To view a preview or to purchase the book please visit: http://bit.ly/gothamdreamingyuumaphoto

In 2018, I published my first magazine project titled Los Elementos Adentro de Mi. It's project that encompasses photo collage, handmade artist books, illustration and digital photography. It's my longest print project to date. To view or preview or to purchase the magazine please visit: http://bit.ly/loselementosmagazine

Regarding my collage work, In 2018, I self-published a short collection of collages inspired by minimalist Japanese Design. To preview or purchase the book please visit: http://bit.ly/gothamdreamingcollagebook

Furthermore, I created a graphic novel adaptation of my graduate thesis film, If Only for One Night. To view a preview or to purchase the book please visit: http://bit.ly/gothamdreamingcomicbook

Lastly, I have been writing poetry since 2012. In 2015, I self-published a short collection of my poems, titled Lost + Found using Blurb. To preview or purchase the book, please visit: http://bit.ly/gothamdreaminglostfoundpoetry.

In 2018, I published my second collection of poetry, titled Red Soul Into the Dark. To view a preview or to purchase the book please visit: http://bit.ly/redsoulpoetry

Thank you very much for taking the time to visit my website!

Instagram: @gothamdreaming