Eddy Bogaert with Dubey & Schaldenbrand for Art Basel 2015 !
Eddy Bogaert is a mixed media artist who draws inspiration from fashion, sex, lust, desire, and pop-culture. He was born in New York but was a living ping pong ball flying back and forth from his mother to his aunt and uncle back to his mother in different states and different countries. Now, he's back in New York. His paintings are interactive and have discreet subliminal messages, which can only be seen under certain lighting conditions and his style is called "chaotic balance".
Often working with the themes of “public persona” and “the truth,” Eddy explores these concepts by creating each piece as a series of layers utilizing a variety of materials such as acrylic paint, spray paint, nail polish, resin, markers, canvas, and wood. Colors flow in every direction to create a chaotic balance. He feels that the act of artmaking is part of his pursuit of happiness, exploring how deep he can go into the subconscious in order to reveal his inner being. Eddy’s unique approach and visual aesthetic have led him to be compared to abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock as well as contemporary artists such as Mr. Brainwash, Sam Francis, and Prince Láuder, yet his style is unique and enlivening.
Eddy's abstract collage paintings appear one way under natural lighting conditions, but when exposed to a black light, and then again 3D glasses, they appear ultimately as three unique pieces. He is dedicated to creating an immersive experience using a 2 dimensional surface as his way to explore the 'truth' as it is exists in many layers.
