The Man Behind the Art- Hollywood's Finest Artist Adam Stone

Contemporary artist Adam Stone was born in Hollywood, California in 1966. He grew up in the ethnically diverse and cultural melting pot of L.A.’s historic Miracle Mile district. A fertile ground for the early inspiration that would serve as the catalyst for his style of contemporary urban expressionism. A self taught painter- He was born into a family of artists where art was not only a means of self expression but one of survival in and of itself. His parents were early pioneers in the L.A. street fine art festival scene back in the early 70’s. At the age of 17, he began to experiment with collage assemblages and reverse glass painting. He started selling these early works on the Venice Beach Boardwalk and after a couple successful years, he began to exhibit in many of the local Southern California Fine Art Festivals. His love for painting the human figure in motion can be traced to an early admiration of the strong character renderings, bold colors and dramatic perspectives featured in the art of Marvel and DC comic books. His early figurative paintings depicting scenes from night clubs, musicians and athletes were perfect subjects to convey his fascination with the raw and breath taking power of human emotional and physical intention. An avid animal lover, many of his favorite furry friends have staked their claim amidst the compositions of these earlier figurative works. In the latest body of work, he’s redirected the focus from that of the figure to the animal realm. These mystical creatures often possess human-like characteristics that serve as a whimsical reflection and satirical commentary on the adventurous plight of the human condition. The goal is to place the subjects in both familiar and dream like realities where their actions and expressions take us on a visceral trip deep into our mind’s eye. To places within our psyche and spirit where our imagination and intuition light the way. Join us for an exciting show.