Artist Statement

Painter 3 is a contemporary visual artist, working primarily in abstract and mixed media. Their work explores the intersection of color, texture, and emotion, creating evocative compositions that invite viewers to experience art through both visual and tactile sensations. Painter 3's practice challenges traditional boundaries, employing various mediums to push the limits of expression.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting

University of Fine Arts, New York, NY

Graduated: 2015

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art

University of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA

Graduated: 2012

Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

• "Reflections of Emotion", Gallery XYZ, New York, NY (2023)
• "The Color Within", Contemporary Art Museum, Los Angeles, CA (2021)
• "Inner Landscapes", The Studio Gallery, London, UK (2019)

Group Exhibitions

• "Modern Abstractions", Art Expo, Miami, FL (2024)
• "New Horizons" (Traveling Exhibition), Tokyo, Japan, Paris, France, Berlin, Germany (2022)
• "Visions of the Future", National Gallery, Washington D.C. (2020)
• "Emerging Artists" at Art Basel, Miami, FL (2018)
• "The Colors of Now", Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL (2017)

Awards & Honors

First Place, National Painting Competition, Art Foundations Inc. (2023) Best Abstract Artist, Contemporary Art Awards, New York (2022) Honorable Mention, International Art Prize (2021) Artist-in-Residence, International Arts Program, Paris, France (2019) Top 10 Finalist, Global Painting Award (2017)

Publications & Media

"The Impact of Color in Modern Art," Art Journal, Spring Edition (2023) "Breaking Boundaries with Abstract Art," Featured Artist, Art Magazine (2021) "Painter 3's Journey: A Look into the Mind of a Modern Abstract Artist," Interview, Contemporary Art Review (2020)

Collections

Private Collections: Works held in private collections in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tokyo. Public Collections: Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL; Art Institute of New York, NY.

Professional Experience

Instructor: Abstract Painting Workshop, The Art Academy, New York, NY (2016–Present) Guest Speaker: “Color and Form in Contemporary Art,” Art Symposium, Berlin, Germany (2022) Gallery Curator: "New Faces in Art", XYZ Gallery, New York, NY (2018)

Skills & Techniques

Mixed Media (oil, acrylic, ink, found objects) Large-Scale Canvas Painting Digital Art & Photography Printmaking

References

Available upon request.