Gary John Figurative Paintings
American, b. 1957
Gary John's passion for street art began in 1985 when he started creating eye-catching works that would eventually captivate audiences around the world. Originally from Seattle, he made his way to Venice Beach in 2003, where he started selling his drawings on the Venice Boardwalk.
After almost ten years of selling his work on the boardwalk and experiencing “a bout with homelessness,” John first exploded onto the international art scene during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was named one of 20 standout artists at the 2014 New York Affordable Art Fair. His artworks continue to be exhibited at galleries and major international art fairs in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Notable collectors include Kelly Clarkson.
John cites Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat as his artistic inspirations. Other influences are comic books and American Pop Culture, which he infuses with emotional and impulsive gestures. His mixed media works blur the boundaries between Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism with Street Art elements.to
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Artist: Gary John
Bang On The Heart - Original Street Art Skeleton on Newsprint
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Play With Me - Original Figurative Street Art on Newsprint
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
3 Ball Buffoon - Original Figurative Street Art on Newsprint
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
"Krik" Original Spooky Skeleton Colorful Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Gary John figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Gary John figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of pink, blue, green and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gary John in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Gary John figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Danny Brown, Mukesh Shah, and Alex Reagan. Gary John figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $3,200, while the average work can sell for $800.