A drawing Küntay made when he was only six years old.”
Doodlism Manifesto
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Be present, fear no mistakes, and create relentlessly
Doodlism is the transformation of a childhood instinct for drawing into an individual artistic movement.
This form of expression emerges outside the boundaries of formal art education, shaped by the free appearance of the mind’s natural flow on paper. From the earliest drawings onward, the artist has turned the scattered energy of attention deficit and hyperactivity into a source of creation, finding in the meeting of pen and paper the most authentic form of existence. In this sense, Doodlism is not guided by predetermined plans or aesthetic concerns, but is instead the visual reflection of presence in the moment, where consciousness and the unconscious converge spontaneously.
The term Doodlism is derived from the everyday notion of “doodle,” yet it has been redefined to describe not mere scribbles but a stream of thought, a visual universe. In this respect, it is more than a formal play; it represents both an effort of self-definition and an attempt to open a new aesthetic space. While drawing inspiration from the visual energy of Keith Haring and the contemporary influence of Mr. Doodle, Doodlism transforms these references within its own context, inserting itself into the collective history of art.
Today, Doodlism extends beyond a purely individual practice, finding new forms of life in collaborations with brands, in workshops, and in public projects. This demonstrates that art is not only a vehicle for personal expression but also a field of social interaction and transformation. Doodlism does not isolate art from society; instead, it allows it to grow through interaction, seeing the human being not as an isolated individual but as part of a whole. Ultimately, Doodlism is the art of being present. Each line is part of the artist’s stream of consciousness, each pattern a trace of a mental topography, each color a visual counterpart of existential contradictions. This manifesto expresses not only an artistic movement, but also the resistance of freedom, happiness, and imagination.