Bio:
Gary John is a seasoned street artist who has been active since 1985. Originally based in Seattle, Washington, he began his career creating work for commercial clients, including newspapers and magazines. His artistic journey took a major turn after a collaboration with COCA (Center on Contemporary Art) in Seattle, which led him to Venice Beach, California, where he spent 10 years selling his work on the boardwalk.
Driven by passion and prolific creativity, Gary describes his process as all-consuming: “Art is my passion. There is not enough time in the day to do all the painting I want to do.” Deeply inspired by Picasso, comic books, and American pop culture, his bold, layered works blend street style with the raw energy of urban storytelling.
Selected Exhibitions
2015
Slipping on Split Paint – Art Space, Los Angeles, CA
Palm Springs Fine Art Fair – Palm Springs, CA
Modern Art Museum of Yerevan – Yerevan, Armenia
Michael Gorman & Gary John Collaboration Show – Los Angeles, CA
LA Art Show – Los Angeles, CA
2014
Houston Fine Art Fair – Houston, TX
Art Aspen – Aspen, CO
Art Hamptons – Bridgehampton, NY
Standing Sun Gallery – Santa Barbara, CA
Love Art Fair – Toronto, Canada
March Solo Show, Bruce Lurie Gallery – Los Angeles, CA
Palm Springs Fine Art Fair – Palm Springs, CA
LA Art Show – Los Angeles, CA
2013
Miami Art Basel, Red Dot – Miami, FL
SCOPE – Miami Beach, FL
Lurie Gallery Group Show – Los Angeles, CA
Affordable Art Fair – New York, NY
Skirball Museum Auction Benefit – Los Angeles, CA
Hampton’s Art Fair – Bridgehampton, NY
Houston HFAF Art Fair – Houston, TX
2012
Palm Springs Art Fair – Palm Springs, CA
Affordable Art Fair – New York, NY
2011
SOHO Gallery – Studio City, NY
Museum Collections
Gothenburg Museum – Gothenburg, Sweden
Phoenix Art Museum – Phoenix, AZ
