Bi
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I was born on Grey Cup Day, in the town of Cornwall, the same year that Thorazine was introduced.
Physically, I am isomorphic-shaped with brown hair, blue eyes, bad teeth, and hair on my shoulders like epaulettes.
I am fairly egalitarian. I value both black and red licorice.
I am not a complete Primitive. I am largely self-taught, but I do have smatterings of education in photography and design.
I currently reside in Seattle, spliced to my wife, Molly.
Notable works
Cut Yourself on Angel Hair and Baby’s Breath (Magazine Stranger Cover)
Boy with Pearl Earring (Silagin Collection)
Turnersicle (Purdue University)
Adam and Eve.
Influences
Joel Peter Witkin, John Waters, David Lynch, Robert Williams and the Juxapoz movement, Salvador Dali and traditional surrealism.
Artistic Style & Inspiration: His work is characterized by cinematic narratives and surreal realism, often referencing classic Hollywood films, film noir, and pop culture, while exploring psychological themes, nostalgia, and the uncanny.
Notable Works: He is particularly recognized for his series of paintings that reimagine and parody iconic album covers, and he notably designed the album cover for Tyler, the Creator's 2017 album Flower Boy.
Background: Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1968, he received his BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1990 and has served as an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts.
Exhibitions and Representation: White's artworks are exhibited internationally and represented by GRIMM Gallery (New York, Amsterdam, London), and his work has been featured in museums like the Laguna Art Museum and MACRO in Rome.
Collector Base: He has developed a devoted following among collectors, including notable figures like Leonardo DiCaprio and Tyler, the Creator.
