2021 Artist Spotlight

Artist Statement: For the first few years of surfing, I blew past its artistic qualities in hopes of trying to be the best in the water. Along the path of accepting that I won’t be the best, I realized that the surfers I look up to most are far more than surfers. Painting, music, sculpting, clothing, skating, shaping. A whole new world that I’d been oblivious to for my whole life. I went into cera...

Artist Statement: I love drawing interactions and making candid pieces that make the viewer feel like they can understand the subjects’ feelings through their expressions. Creating a clear, readable emotion is the most satisfying part for me.   Q: How did your passion for art begin? A: Art became a passion when I started middle school and I began exploring my style on my own outside of ...

Artist Feature: Just like me, photography is something that’s always changing. Photography is one of my favorite artistic passions because it allows me the flexibility to grow and see different perspectives. Whether I’m exploring new places or meeting new people, I’m always learning and trying new things. Q: How did your passion for art begin? Is there anything unique or interesting about your...

Artist Statement: I don’t really know how to describe my work other than it’s pretty colorful. Many of my pieces are able to change color depending on the color of light on them. In all my pieces, all the space is filled up with patterns. Some patterns may be very simple whereas others may be complex. I’ve always liked eye strains and optical illusions so a lot of my pieces have that sort of fee...