#119 - Tuyo
#119 - Tuyo
Destination: The Holdout, Alcobaça, Portugal
Date: 11 - 16 October, 2025
About Tuyo
As a self-taught painter and printer maker, the German artist David Schmitt, chosen to work under the moniker Tuyo. His work inhabits a wonderful naive aesthetic that to himself feels like a crossover between Folk, Pop, and Cave art. With a focus and love of tactile textures and rough shapes he is able to capture timeless simplicity with his bold visual presence and commentary that feels human.
You can find more work of Tuyo on his website: www.tuyoart.com
Destination: The Holdout, Alcobaça, Portugal
The Holdout is an art residency on the Silver Coast of Portugal, just north of Lisbon, brought to you by the good people of Andenken Gallery. The land of little farms and epic coastlines, the home of giant waves and soft sandy beaches. The art residency opened its doors in 2019 and has hosted artists like Scott Albrecht, Cody Hudson, Alex Face, and others. The residency of Tuyo will conclude with the opening of a new exhibition.
Details about the print
Dimensions: ± 50 x 70 cm
Medium: one colour silkscreen print
Edition: edition of 50, signed and numbered by the artist
A little word from Tuyo…
I purposely did not set any expectations for my trip and didn't know what awaited me, but I hoped to gain some distance from my everyday routine. At times, it feels like I am just managing my life and answering emails, so focusing solely on the creative process for a time was a beautiful escape. It’s not hard to remember all of the beautiful moments of my trip. Hyland and Mando, who own The Holdout, did such wonderful work with the place; it is truly a retreat in the middle of Portugal. I loved the evening runs through the apple orchards of the region, even when, at times, being chased home by some dogs was part of it. The small adventures with Hyland to the coast or to the local fair (with a special mention to that legendary burger) were highlights, too.
Helping out with the apple harvest for the next batch of cider felt really special, and I was happy to contribute a small part to that. The feeling of being in a remote place in Portugal, yet having everything I need around me and being able to focus purely on my work, was such a refreshing feeling, so simple, so straightforward. I’ll cherish that feeling for a long time to come.
Afterwards, I also got to spend some days in Lisbon, so for the artwork, I tried to combine all the elements I encountered during the trip. You will find the canned sardines of Lisbon, the intricate ornaments and folk art in Portuguese tiles, and the ripe apples waiting in the autumn sun. I tried to capture the feeling and see what fun story would come up to sum up my entire trip with The Jaunt during my days in Portugal.
