Daniel Iván is a photographer, videographer and animator that has been experimenting with video art since the late nineties to the present. His work is based on a mixture between live action footage, animation (2D & 3D) and motion graphics.

His work is developed on digital environments and with a main focus on the use of new narrative approaches and semantic units interpolation.

Some sort of an statement:

I face my work questioning the idea of absolute meaning, and understanding the “sense” as a questionable matter. I believe meaning is a comfort zone we humans are in an urgent need to question, to deconstruct and reassemble as often as possible. Not only when it comes to words, but when it comes to images, to senses, to dogmas. I believe in the need to search for meanings, not to embrace them. In that sense, I believe the political power of art and life is to raise questions, not to develop pamphlets; to confront given answers, not to celebrate them.

I work with images, and I try to be always aware of their boundaries. My work is, in that context, configured from a series of questions about image, light, contrast, color; questions on what’s being told in the enclosure of an instant. I think the meaning of an image is a response to the inner beauty of what’s being portrayed. I think the smaller the world portrayed, the less mainstream the world portrayed, the stronger the outcome.

I work with moving images, and I try to be always aware of the movement as the most obvious representation of “complexity”. My work is, in that context, a series of questions about images, movement and processes of meaning. Motion design and lettering are a major worry on most of my work, though I don't use it only as a cosmetic element but as a visual reminder of the "words" and “signs” as full meaning units. The aesthetics of my images are also a constant worry for me; I like to work with low-resolution cams as well as with full digital computer generated graphics (2d and 3d animation, vector graphics, etc.) in order to work with rough textured video footage and/or highly detailed graphics.  I think moving images contain an inexhaustible wealth of possible narratives. I’m interested in exploring, in each case, as much possibilities as I can. I face my work questioning the idea of absolute meaning, and understanding the “sense” as a questionable matter. I believe meaning is a comfort zone we humans are in an urgent need to question, to deconstruct and reassemble as often as possible. Not only when it comes to words, but when it comes to images, to senses, to dogmas. I believe in the need to search for meanings, not to embrace them. In that sense, I believe the political power of art and life is to raise questions, not to develop pamphlets; to confront given answers, not to celebrate them. I work with images, and I try to be always aware of their boundaries. My work is, in that context, configured from a series of questions about image, light, contrast, color; questions on what’s being told in the enclosure of an instant. I think the meaning of an image is a response to the inner beauty of what’s being portrayed. I think the smaller the world portrayed, the less mainstream the world portrayed, the stronger the outcome. I work with moving images, and I try to be always aware of the movement as the most obvious representation of “complexity”. My work is, in that context, a series of questions about images, movement and processes of meaning. Motion design and lettering are a major worry on most of my work, though I don't use it only as a cosmetic element but as a visual reminder of the "words" and “signs” as full meaning units. The aesthetics of my images are also a constant worry for me; I like to work with low-resolution cams as well as with full digital computer generated graphics (2d and 3d animation, vector graphics, etc.) in order to work with rough textured video footage and/or highly detailed graphics.  I think moving images contain an inexhaustible wealth of possible narratives. I’m interested in exploring, in each case, as much possibilities as I can. Biography
Daniel Ivan (born June 20th 1972, Mexico City, Mexico) is a multimedia artist, photographer and designer focused on video-art, photography, CGI, performing arts and the creation of multimedia environments. In his works he mixes photography, illustration, 2D & 3D animation, design, experimental hypertext and net-art. His work is developed on digital environments and with a main focus on the use of new narrative approaches and semantic units interpolation.
His works have been exhibited in festivals, museums and contemporary art facilities from around the world, such as 2015 CAVIA’S Amsterdam Experimental Film & Video Festival (Filmhuis Cavia; Amsterdam, Netherlands), Festival de Film cu Licenta Libera (BVCC - Festival of Open Source Films) (Brasov, Rumania), Hörlurfestival 2013 (Sollefteå, Västernorrland, Sweden), Nit Electro Sonora 2013 (Flix, Catalonia, Spain), Estivales d'Art Contemporain (Ville de Sceaux, Île-de-France, France), Waterpieces Contemporary Art and Video Festival from NOASS (Latvia), Maumau Underground (Barcelona, Spain), Casoria Contemporary Art Museum (Casoria, Italy), Golden Thread Gallery (Belfast, Ireland), La Sala (Brooklyn, New York, USA), Cologne OFF (Cologne, Germany based; worldwide nomadic festival -Mexican Visions Program), B.A.N.G Barcelona Art Moving Festival (Barcelona, Spain), the 2010 Digital Graffiti Festival (Alys Beach, Florida, USA), International Digital Art Festival of the National Academy of Art (Sofia, Bulgaria), Screens program at La Clínica Mundana (Valencia, Spain), Universidad del Museo Social Argentino (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Ex Teresa Arte Actual (Mexico City, Mexico) –among others–. His videos also have been featured on several modern art focused websites. Most of his works are published under Creative Commons licences and can be downloaded, exhibited and broadcasted freely for non-commercial purposes. Since year 2010 he takes part on the collaborative art space “Panz4 Troupé” along with the Argentinean sound artist & sound designer Sol Rezza, delivering the multimedia art project “Matar al Gato”. Has studies on Drama & Theater on the Instituto Andrés Soler of the National Actors’ Asociation  (ANDA), as student of Mario Delmar, Norma Román Calvo & José Luis Jasso; and on Acting at the Centro de Arte Dramático A.C. (CADAC), as student of Héctor Azar & Rabindranath Espinoza. His works are noted for their innovative approach that blends performing arts and drama on multimedia environments along with photography, animation and design. His work as multimedia artist extends to web design where he works as an artist, designer, administrator and consultant on New Technologies of Information and Communication (NTIC’s), particularly those related to the internet. Also a consultant on campaign design and media strategies. Among his works there are 9 poetry books, 3 novels, 2 books of short stories and several essays.  Until date he has published 4 CDs with music of his own. He took part as leading singer on prominent bands of the Mexican rock scene, such as Los Prostitutas and Joe’s Ñeros Band. Since 2010, he writes papers about digital culture semiotics at Etcétera Magazine. Co-founded the community radio station “La Voladora Radio”, being its CEO since 2001 to 2007. As a journalist, has made coverage for independent media at Chiapas, Cancun, Oaxaca, Argentina, Jordan, etc. Wrote (and keeps writing) opinion articles for several communication magazines. He was National Representative of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC-México), as well as member of the Regional Board of AMARC Latin America and Caribbean; member of the Management and Training Team of AMARC-Mexico, and member of the Trainers Team of AMARC Latin America and Caribbean. Trainer and colaborator on workshops and courses organized by the Deutsche Welle Training Center, AMARC and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, among others, in Oaxaca, Chiapas, Jalisco, Michoacán, Mexico City, Estado de México, Colombia, Argentina, etc. 5 Comments   diciembre 21, 2012 @ 2:47 am MIkha says: Hi Daniel! I am very impressed with the video thy works! This is a surprisingly harmonious paintings) I myself am writing atmospheric techno, if I could on your video series cast your audio, not for commercial use, say, for the promotion. I will point out your authorship. Maybe it?Here are samples of my tracks, I'll be glad if you listen) Mikha mayo 18, 2013 @ 12:17 pm aude francois says: hello daniel, your work is amazing, we would like to invite you to take part to our online audio visual project with people all around the world..
here the link! http://exquisitewhat....
let me know if you are interested all the best, aude http://www.aude-... mayo 24, 2013 @ 4:00 am Saliary Röman says: Sin palabras una vez más.
Es maravillosa la sensibilidad que tienes.
¡Enhorabuena por todos tus trabajos! Un abrazo. noviembre 1, 2013 @ 9:30 am Paola says: Iván: es la primera vez que miro este tipo de arte y me ha encantado. Gracias por compartir tu talento! abril 12, 2014 @ 11:08 am Brenda Argos says: muchas gracias por toda esta belleza y todo este talento. cada una de las partes de tu obra es sorprendente. felicitaciones. Leave a Comment   *Name *Email Address (not published) Website *Message