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be alert, concentration is at a peak at all Gorliz. The challenge to create a work of

times, and you feel connected. I find this art that would penetrate the conscience of

to be thrilling, exciting and more original all, bringing awareness, a message to the

and the end result is much more satisfying. world. I would like people to experience

through my creation proudness and pride

You have been around the world but always to be Basque, the oldest white race of

keep coming to Gorliz. Why? Europe.

My Roots, my family, my heart, my friends

from childhood -I believe that my past Your works are around the world. Where

gives me direction to my future. Through can our readers (also around the globe)

their struggle came their strength and find it? Next projects, exhibitions?

fortitude–the Basques fought so hard to Paul’s monumental and wall murals include

preserve their race and culture that one a variety of subjects ranging from Jazz,

cannot go to the Basque Country without Sports, International Faces, NA Natives,

feeling this pride and admiration of their Abstracts and can be found in many cities

resilience and determination. across the world from private to Corporate,

City and Museum collections.

One of your most recent works is in Gorliz. Interview | Euskalkultura.com

What is it and how did it feel painting it?

The Gorliz Mural. A New Expression, a

New World Image. To create a Monumental

Basque Mural portraying their pride, their

culture, depicting a modern Basque image,

to showcase my work with the Basque

theme, my roots and to allow others to

experience this mural on a world level is

truly an honor for me. It has been very

important for me to create a mural for

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