Abián Díaz, a 30-year-old humorist from Tenerife, has carved out an artistic career blending absurdity, music, and existential reflection. Despite a fear of flying, he travels every weekend to perform his show 'Show Patético', describing his profession as a 'constant vertigo' with the uncertainty that 'it could end at any moment'.
His beginnings were in small venues, later complemented by social media videos to promote his acts. Díaz cites influences like Les Luthiers and the Marx Brothers, but emphasizes his comedy stems from a 'sense of incapacity,' a way to 'fill a space' when life feels overwhelming.
“"My dream is to have to stop a show because people can't breathe, they have to leave, they even vomit from laughing. That's when I'd say, 'Now I'm truly a comedian'."
The artist highlights the strong comedy scene in the Canary Islands, though he feels somewhat detached from general trends. His humor aims for universality, avoiding localism to be understood anywhere, from Tenerife to A Coruña. For him, comedy is an 'escape' from a life he considers 'savagery'.
His creative process is described as chaotic, without formal rehearsals, but always with the intention to contribute something. Social media has been crucial to his success, enabling him to fill theaters with shows like 'Show Patético,' a 90-minute performance featuring a piano, designed to induce a 'loop of laughter'.
Currently, Díaz is preparing a new show, 'Anotop At,' which he calls an 'ode to failure' and his best work, despite being an economic disaster. The piano, a constant in all his shows, serves as a regulating element and a communication channel between himself, the audience, and the keyboard.
After a long period without a break, Díaz plans a 15-day hiatus in August, fearing how his body will react to inactivity.
