Giulio De Vita on Comics, Creativity, and the PAFF! Museum
Italian comic book artist Giulio De Vita discusses his creative process, the relationship between writer and artist, and his upcoming project: the PAFF! (Palazzo delle Arti del Fumetto) museum in Pordenone, opening in October. De Vita, known for his character Lemuri il Visionario, emphasizes the importance of maintaining creativity throughout the lengthy execution of a comic. He contrasts digital and traditional techniques, having patented iLapis, a device that allows using a graphite pencil on tablets. De Vita views comics as art worthy of museum display and describes the artist's role as akin to a mother carrying a child. The interview covers his inspirations (Hitchcock, Welles, Moebius), his daily routine, and his belief that calling comics 'entertainment for eternal adolescents' is a compliment. The PAFF! museum, located in Villa Galvani, will host exhibitions, events, and educational programs.
Key facts
- Giulio De Vita is a comic book artist.
- He created the character Lemuri il Visionario.
- He patented iLapis for drawing on tablets with graphite pencils.
- PAFF! (Palazzo delle Arti del Fumetto) opens in October in Pordenone.
- PAFF! is located in Villa Galvani, a 19th-century villa.
- The museum will feature exhibitions, events, and educational programs.
- De Vita cites Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, and Moebius as influences.
- He believes comics should be recognized as art and displayed in museums.
Entities
Artists
- Giulio De Vita
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Orson Welles
- Moebius
Institutions
- PAFF! (Palazzo delle Arti del Fumetto)
- Edizioni L’Omino Rosso
- Artribune
Locations
- Pordenone
- Italy
- Villa Galvani