Artist Statement
Shawn King is multidisciplinary artist that balances between an urban stencil aesthetic and an abstract expressionist mindset while wrapping the work in a complete modern day fine art package. His work is gritty and thought-provoking combining a post-war mentality with a street-edge cool. Words such as "You" or "Hope" adorn the sides of the splatter strewn canvases adding a focused juxtaposition to the layers of paint.
King works effortlessly to display a cohesive balance in the two worlds that are combined yet seem at war with one another. The viewers eye seems to dance between the letters, pop culture shapes and the expressionistic dashes until the magic of the composition pulls them together in a symphony of color. The bold and sharp dissonance of contrast in Kings paintings is apparent.
King has been in countless art exhibits from Los Angeles to San Diego honing his craft one piece at a time. His art has the ability to cross genres from a graffiti writers playground to a contemporary modern feel. From giant website buttons to American-pop flags on canvas, King's work is accessible to almost anyone. His oeuvre dances from word-art expressionism to completely abstract masterpieces speaking to a broad audience. King's symbolic messages within the paintings reach out to the viewers comfort zones asking simple questions that remain unanswered.
As he begins to work, he feels that he leaves a part of himself with each piece of artwork.
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