Thinking about contemporary artists, it is hard for me not to think of Mason Fetzer. I went to one of his shows a little over a year ago and was blown away by his work. Mason's talents reach from graphic design to large-scale murals to spray painted vinyl records. I had the privilege of meeting Mason after that show and again while he had a booth set up during the Salt Lake Arts Festival, it didn't hurt that I am friends with his younger sister Emeri . This U of U grad, majoring in Fine Art, has had a great influence on modern art and has pioneered a style of art called "plexis". This form is created by stacking separate sheets of painted plexiglas on top of each other to show depth to the piece.
I am constantly impressed by his urban methods and the way he continues to experiment with his art. Recently he participated in the exhibit "Manifest Hope:DC" for the inauguration of President Obama and he also painted the trophies for the 2010 US Snowboarding Grand Prix.
The more I dig into Mason's art and photography, the more intrigued and stoked I become. Mason is one of those naturally talented artists, with such an amazing eye for design and the skills to put those ideas onto whatever his canvas may be.
I urge you to check out his
website, it is sooo good.
I agree that his design skills are good. He spaces everything out very well and definitely knows how to appeal to the human eye. The picture at the top of the child is especially aesthetic with the color of the child juxtaposed against the green background creating a very appealing complimentary element.
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