As a contemporary artist, Seek One aims to develop pieces of fine art that bring iconic figures, vintage media and street style into one. His work stems from his background as a graffiti street artist and photographer, combined with nostalgic influences from his childhood and world travels. Mixed with his obsession with pop culture and its influence on society; this drives him to channel that influence and incorporate it to his work.
Seek One
Background
“Art changed my life by giving me a platform to turn my passion into a career. There aren't many people who have this opportunity, and I'm very grateful for that.”
Q&A
What is your goal with your artwork and what motivates you?
My goal is to develop timeless pieces of fine art that everyone can connect with.
What are you influenced by?
I’m influenced by all artists, both visual and musical.
Do your current or past locations influence your artistic choices?
Yes, I am heavily influenced by places I have lived and the places around the world I’ve traveled.
How did you acquire your nickname?
Seek One was my graffiti tag when I was younger and writing graffiti in the streets. I’ve kept it in my professional career as a representation of the “street art” vibe you see in all of my works.
What projects are you currently working on or what’s next for you?
I am currently focusing on working directly with my clients on designing custom pieces of art. I’m also working on expanding my reach through gallery partnerships both domestically and internationally.
What other hobbies do you have?
My biggest hobbies aside from creating art is snowboarding and surfing.
What brands represent your personal style?
As a “street artist” there is a certain style I’ve fallen into. I’ve become attracted to higher end street wear clothing in the past few years. Brands like Saint Laurent, Amiri, Chrome Hearts, Theory & Off White are all in my daily rotation.
Photoshop is the starting point for all of my works before I step foot in my studio.
1.Photoshop
2.Wood Panels
3.Spray Paint
4.Vintage Media