We had the good fortune of connecting with Antonio Gajate and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Antonio, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
“It is not the answer that enlightens but the question.” I am about creation and discovery not conformity. I reject the template culture and people should put on their critical thinking hats once they open their eyes every morning. Ask questions, think, grow, learn, share. Stop copying, create.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Follow your gut, stick to your vision, make art to please YOURSELF and others will follow your passion if it is sincere no matter what you do. It is your enthusiasm that attracts not necessarily the product or service itself. We are all searching for a FEELING, the product is just the vehicle to deliver the feeling.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Naples, hang out at the beach and have a wonderful seafood dinner on the strip, visit Coral Castle, go to Homestead and sky dive, Key Biscayne to jet ski and South Beach to dance.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to thank all the creatives who support art and reject convention. All the independent artists who write, paint, speak and share. Flamingo Gajate has been my sponsor since the day I was born and is the instigator of my success, thank you eternally.

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