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Inside Outsiders The “outsider” aesthetic has appealed to groups of artists throughout history. Charged by a desire to break free from the contrivances of tradition these artists look to the bold energy and sincerity of the “outside” for inspiration. But what happens when that break from tradition becomes a tradition in itself. Inside Outsiders brings together four very talented artists who participate in this ever growing trend. Low brow materials, crass humor, and serious social issues mingle with Duchampian eloquence. |
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traditional Mexican iconography with symbols of political dissent and
celebrity. With the use of a honed high school notebookesque drawing
style and his ubiquitous “GIVE” graffiti tag, albert poignantly conveys
his message.
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Institute. His depiction of man and nature is often times humorous,
sometimes disturbing, and always beautifully painted. Saturated pine
trees, bear blood, and pine cone men engage in surreal narratives atop
minimalist backdrops.
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creative endeavors including his solo music project "the Wiggins" and an
affinity for making paintings. His fantasy world of mythical beasts and
dinosaurs created through the medium of paint display a raw comic book
aesthetic. Jon's work has a rich compositional opulence with saturated
colors and allegorical undertones informed by his past work making and
repairing religious art.
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interesting character from San Francisco. He has a penchant for “found
objects” and a proclivity for correspondence art. His work is always over
the top, filled with satiric energy and a deep interest in the absurd. He
is best known for his prolific output of drawings filled with crude humor,
political commentary, and sexual innuendoes that will leave you un-satiated
no matter how many you see.
