Lupien LaMountain

DS

Print and airbrush on cut and sew shirt. One of a kind, 2024

Large

Artist Statement

My work merges painting and collage to explore themes of intensity, transformation, and popular culture. I'm drawn to the contrast and constant motion that defines contemporary life, nothing stays still for long. Through my practice, I aim to capture that energy and remind viewers that life is fluid, layered, and ever-changing.

I frequently incorporate imagery from my childhood, old textbooks, and found media to evoke nostalgia and provoke reflection. These elements help bridge the personal and the collective, inviting the viewer to engage with both memory and cultural memory. My process is deeply rooted in mixed media; I intentionally avoid limiting myself to a single medium, instead layering materials in a way that is both intuitive and archival.

The structure and rhythm of my compositions are influenced by my experiences living in multiple cities, which inform the vibrant, sometimes chaotic energy in my work. I'm interested in the dualities present in society, humor and darkness, precision and roughness, order and disruption. These tensions emerge through my use of vivid color, juxtaposed imagery, and the interplay between clean and raw details.

My influences range from street artists like Rammellzee and OSGEMEOS to commercial advertising and graphic design. The raw immediacy of graffiti and the refined clarity of typography both serve as ongoing inspiration, reflecting the push and pull of cultural noise and personal narrative that defines my artistic practice.

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