Lowbrow/Modern + Art Curation

Saint Barbie - Mark Ryden - Oil on Panel - 1994
The Lowbrow movement was fueled by the events of the 20th century, and doesn't draw many other cultural influences, which makes it distinguishable. Part of this evolution has to do with its incubation on the West Coast U.S., its influences were most notably the Kustom Culture art movement, the consumer and suburban culture of the mid-century, surf and coastal culture, representational art, comics, psychedelia, and rock music.

The non-conformity with European art principles that art popular in East Coast U.S. cities, like New York, is a distinctive low-brow approach. Paintings are mainly representational and narrative-driven.
Alternatively, rock band posters and psychedelia of the late 60's, 70's, and 80's are of great influence on this movement. 

The formation of the low-brow scene in Vancouver, as well as the proliferation of women's art in this scene, were helpful in understanding my role as an Art Curator. Notable artists from this movement are Anthony Ausgang, Ed Roth, Braineater, and one of my favorite visionary painters, Mark Ryden.


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