Reeder’s process is open and free flowing, focused on allowing the work to take on its own sense of self-identity. Greatly influenced by the subject of defining identity, his fascination lies within the individual self, and those fleeting in-between or contemplative states that zap you out of mundane reality. His figurative work is heavy, steeped in solemn imagery, yet saturated with bright, eye-popping color. Reeder’s current work commands attention through the use of bold color, graphic geometric patterns and realism. These experiences fused with his early graffiti influence informed and grew into his figurative work today. ![]() Post-college, Michael took a job with Eyecon Studios in Dallas, Texas and learned to paint large-scale, traditional murals. He later moved to New York City where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the School of Visual Arts. Drawing and painting in traditional mediums from a young age, Reeder found himself drawn to the underground, unseen, yet very public form of painting graffiti. Michael Reeder was born in Dallas, Texas in 1982, where he grew up influenced by the local skate and street culture. Beyond that, the sky’s the limit for where the actual art can go, and I can’t wait to see it. That’s an incredible thing, and I hope that technology can also find a way to cross over into the physical art world. NFTs can automatically pay the artist a set percentage for any secondary sale. Also, artists typically miss out on royalties on secondary market sales. The amount of back door sales or reprinting/producing editions without the artist being aware of its continued production is more prevalent in the physical art world than people realize. The fact that I can see all sales, transfers, trades, offers, etc., on every NFT to minted is terrific. I’m no expert in blockchain technology, but the amount of transparency provided with NFTs is light years ahead of the standard physical art world. Giving authenticated ownership to a digital file is a game-changer. The NFT art world is brand new in the grander scheme and has already stirred everything up, and I love that. How do you think NFTs will change the future for artists? I love the entire idea that I make stuff that brings joy to other people’s lives. And the fact that there are so many collectors and fans of the work I make is incredibly gratifying. I’m doing what I’ve always enjoyed doing, and I get to spend every day working towards refining my craft to create my best work. What do you enjoy most about the work you do? It was awesome! The response and turnout for the opening were incredible-a packed gallery with such great energy. Carpet on the walls of the room and everything. Somewhere around 26 total pieces, painted mural walls with patterns and clouds and a fully custom carpeted room. That is the largest body of work I’ve created for a single show to date. I would have to say my solo exhibition, ‘The OtheRealm’ at Thinkspace Gallery in LA back in 2019. ![]() ![]() What was the most challenging project that you worked on? Sometimes elements are brought into the image without fully knowing their purpose, but there’s always a chance that could be figured out further down the road throughout the process. Anything could potentially find its way into my work. What informs your work? As a visual artist, are you inspired by music, film, science, literature or other art forms?Ī full spectrum of influences inspires my work, from current events to music, fashion, culture, art. Frequently I will allow ideas that present themselves along the way to find a permanent place in the piece. The sketch’s primary purpose is to give a starting point to help make decisions on the front end and get the ball rolling quickly, but I’m not at all married to the sketch. I then gather the necessary materials and begin building out the main structure. Then I do a mental pre-run of how I will build the piece, what the layers will do, and which mediums I want to use. I typically start with a digital sketch focused on dialing in color, composition, and imagery.
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