Gabriel Ottelet / Dridali

Rue Ottelet, 1 - 7022 Mesvin

Dridali is based in Valencia, Spain. His speciality is hyper-realistic faces. The technique he uses in his work is spray painting, a highly versatile and durable technique. He works on canvases, interior and exterior murals.

Mesvin was the scene of the extraordinary courage of Gabriel Ottelet, a member of the Resistance during the 40-45 war. Gabriel Ottelet was killed on 5 June 1944 in Mesvin. After shooting a German officer, he had taken refuge in the attic of the postman of Mesvin, unaware that he too was wanted by the Germans for fraud involving ration coupons. Thinking that the Germans were coming for him, Gabriel Ottelet escaped over the roofs but was shot by a sentry. It was with some emotion that Dridali paid tribute to him.

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