Member Since: July 2009
I won five world kickboxing championships and one of the most important things that I learned is that it takes as much courage to be an artist as it does to be a fighter.
When you step into a boxing ring there’s a feeling of fear and wonder in th...
more
| Gender: | Male |
| Artist Statement: | I won five world kickboxing championships and one of the most important things that I learned is that it takes as much courage to be an artist as it does to be a fighter. When you step into a boxing ring there’s a feeling of fear and wonder in the unknown. I think the canvas is like a boxing ring or an arena. It’s where the fighting and art meet in the middle. If you have the courage to reveal yourself there’s a sort of rebirth. I explore my expression through abstraction and follow it into the unknown... |
| Awards & Distinctions: | Five-time world kick boxing champion |
| Exhibitions: | June, 27th, 2009 - First Abstraction Debut Show. Gus Harper Studio. Los Angeles, CA. August 16-September, 27,2009 - Barnsdall Park. Los Angeles, CA. July 31-August 1st 2009 - Magic Garage. Group show. Los Angeles. Orange County Center For Contemporary Art Exhibition December 5, 2009 |
| Artistic Influences: | Katselas, Picasso, Kline, Rothko, Motherwell, Van Goh, Rosa, Goya, Verocchio, etc... |
| Artist Tags: | boxer, abstract, fighting |
