Fiumani has been part of our pack for years and says that El Solitario has been a source of inspiration for him—not just through words, but through action. If you want to dive deeper into his pursuit of freedom, his connection with nature, and his relationship with himself, pay attention to this interview.
Could you give us a brief introduction to yourself?
I was born in 1987 in Loreto, Italy.
I grew up without the internet, fighting with my two brothers. I love the sea, mud, sand, and sun.
I studied literature, philosophy, and design.
How would you describe your art in a few words?
Bipolar (:(
I work in both painting and sculpture, digitally and analogically. Sometimes I need colors on canvas, other times I need iron and flames.
Overall is a freedom field where i understand my self by questioning life.
Your pieces seem to exist between the human and the animal. What is your relationship with nature, and how does it influence your work?
Nature is, for me, an inexhaustible source of inspiration and knowledge.
I enjoy exploring the impact of humans on nature, highlighting its complex and sometimes conflicting relationship.
In the contemporary context, I often reflect on the idea of nature as a fluid concept, questioning the role of humanity during a time of value crises and technological advancement.
Nature has a symbolic aspect, and its relationship with humans is complex; this connection can lead the audience toward critical and poetic awareness.
From an autobiographical perspective, there is also a profound relationship with nature.
Since I was a child, I’ve taken long hikes in the mountains, climbed rocks, ridden on the mud, and surfed in various places around the world.
Nature is life and will always be, for me, the greatest mystery and inspiration.
Do you think being an artist today is an act of resistance?
Yes, being an artist today can definitely be seen as an act of resistance, for several reasons.
We live in a world dominated by instant consumption and standardization. In this context, creating art often means opposing these dynamics, choosing instead to explore complexity and authenticity. Art becomes a space to question reality and life itself, break conventions, and challenge dominant narratives—whether social, political, or cultural.
Moreover, dedicating oneself to art today means resisting a system that tends to measure everything in terms of profit and productivity. Art does not always have a “utilitarian” purpose, and precisely because of this, it represents an affirmation of freedom: the freedom to create without having to justify its economic or immediately “practical” value.
Finally, being an artist is also resistance on a personal level. It often means facing uncertainty, economic challenges, and criticism while choosing to follow a vision, an inner fire, or an intuition that does not conform to what is easy or convenient. In a way, it is a way to assert one’s right to exist and express oneself, despite everything.
Is it profitable to be an artist?
Let’s redefine ‘profitable.’ If you measure it in freedom, expression, and the power to challenge reality, then yes, it’s an endless wealth. But if you’re talking about cash, then maybe the real question is: what kind of profit are you really after?
El Solitario is in a continuous search for freedom. What does freedom mean to you? Is art your vehicle for achieving it?
I have been lucky enough to have several members of El Solitario (that I admire respect and love) as examples over the years in shaping and showing me what freedom is.
One of the most iconic phrases you guys conceived is: “Only outlaws are free.” Unfortunately, the social construct we live in does not protect freedom; on the contrary, it stifles it.
Most people are convinced that the state cares about the well-being of its citizens. Cicero said, “Historia magistra vitae” (De Oratore 55 B.C.). I encourage the readers of these articles to find examples in the human history where the social construct created by humans has truly protected freedom in its essence.
Going back to what your question, what freedom mean to me. From an artistic perspective, freedom means the ability to express myself without constraints, to explore new ideas, and to break boundaries—both personal and societal. So yes art is a 2 strokes engine vehicle to achieve freedom.
It’s the liberation from traditional expectations, rules, and commercial pressures that often dictate what is considered “acceptable” or “marketable.” Freedom is taking risks, experiment, and challenge norms, often is about questioning or even confronting the status quo.
Overall freedom is knowledge, and ultimately is a weapon.
How did you first discover El Solitario? Does the brand inspire you in any way in your work?
When I turned 18 (2005), I left for a trip alone to Australia. At the time, there were no stupid-smartphones, and we traveled differently. After a year of working and surfing in Australia, I moved on to Thailand. I was traveling alone in Thailand when I met two crazy Spaniards, Juan and Lalo. I traveled with them and collected beautiful memories in Thailand. Over the years, we kept in touch, and through them, I eventually met David and Valéria getting to know this beatiful family and crew.
El Solitario it was and it is a great source of inspiration for me personally. El Solitario teaches (and does so without even knowing it) through examples, not just words (which they know how to use very well).
“Prometeo”, for instance, is the best piece created by “El Solitario.” Aesthetically and conceptually. It’s a scream of freedom against intellectual conformity.
Prometeo captures the dark side of life, embracing it without fear instead of hiding it.
It is a first-class work of art, both conceptually and aesthetically.
If you were to create a piece of art based on El Solitario, what would it look like?
Probably an installation. We already have been collaborating visually on clothes but definitely we never did something like an art installation.
If you want me to explore more about it I want Pluto 🙂
How do you see the evolution of motorcycle culture in relation to art?
I dont see it.
A lot of people have a hard time understanding WTF El Solitario is. What does El Solitario mean to you?
It’s much more than a brand, otherwise I wouldn’t even be here writing and thinking.
It s a social experiment, a family, an artistic movement that speaks trough motorcycles, poetry, fashion, music and art.
David is an incredibly intelligent, creative, and cultured person; he has the love of a father and the anger / iron balls of a revolutionary, a perfectly dangerous combination.
El Solitario embodies exactly these characteristics—love and hate. It’s real. In a fictional world, it stands out for being authentic, and it pays the consequences for it.