Artist Mario D'souza was born in Bangalore in 1973.
He lives and works between Paris and Menetou Salon. — mariodsouza.com
Mario D'Souza.
Comfort from all sides, 2013.
Courtesy of the artist.
I was 6 years and playing on the street with some friends. I was a small boy and people did like me because I was a bit fat and my mom dressed me quite well!
During this play time, I discovered a garden full of trees, fruits and plants filled with colored flowers. It was like walking into a private part of a well organized villa. It was in bangalore, a town also called the garden city of india. In the end of this garden, I did see a glass door, so I went close to it and peeped in: to my astonishment I discovered lots of sculptures, all most like people standing with different positions. I remember a statue looking like a well dressed catholic priest.
Coming back home I felt that that was what I am going to make when I will be big. It was not clear, but I am sure the seed was sown in my mind!
Later, I start my Art School and during my walks to museums and galleries, I meet the artist who had the studio in the garden which I discovered.
He was an artist who made modes and statues for churches and temples.
I did tell him my story and he had a big smile like a rainbow up side down.
Mario D’Souza