For our third interview of the 2022 Delaware Fun-A-Day, we talk to artist Geraldo Gonzalez about his past Delaware Fun-A-Day experiences, his colorful artwork, boxing, and transportation in the state of Delaware. Thanks, Geraldo!
We like to know how people are connected to Delaware Fun a Day - are you a resident, born and raised? What opportunities have you found being in the exhibit?
I was born in South Philadelphia the nearest Delaware Valley and raised resident in Wilmington, DE.
This is going to be your FIFTH year participating! Can you describe your favorite past Fun-A-Day project?
My favorite past Fun a Day project its ROCKY I and II of translate myself as ROCKY facing against Paul Reeds.
Please describe your 2022 project "GERALDO I The Boxer".
This 2022 project is a lot different than the rest. This one is part of ROCKY IV.
Your work has primarily featured public transit in the past, but you have been exploring boxing in many of your recent works, what drew you to boxing?
Yes! When I was taking a break with my public transit artwork I started something new that had came up my back of my mind in the spring of 2018 while I was on my job site that I used to work at, Stoney Batter Family Medicine.
Do you find yourself using DEFAD as a testing ground for new directions your professional work is going? Or do you use the month long challenge to produce more work that fits within your current cannon?
Most of time I started testing new ground with the new directions my professional work is going in.
People can often find you on your scooter around town in Wilmington with a GoPro on your helmet. Can you tell us about that project?
This project I started back in March 2021 of last year. I was doing a video project of how people can use bike lanes and share roads with other motorists. But most people downtown had no idea what I was doing while I was in the bike lane.
You were awarded a Delaware Division of the Arts Emerging Artist Fellowship in 2019, were you inspired by something special with the works you submitted for this? What has this honor meant for your career?
I was applying for a fellowship since 2012. Through The Creative Vision Factory Director unit I had finally won the 2019 Fellowship. I am hoping to put my art out there not just in Delaware but around the world.
Where can people see more of your work?
Instagram: @TheKingofTransit
Website: www.thekingoftransit.com
Youtube: @TheKingofTransit
