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THE ART OF IAN ACTUAL
Currently residing in Queens NY and raised in the Five Towns of Long Island, Ian Actual creates visual cocktails of Urban street art and Suburban Contemporary, heavily influenced by cult classic movies, games, comics and music.
A Pratt Institute graduate, he has mastered many artistic disciplines over his career, with an extremely versatile portfolio. Ranging from mixed media pop art arrangements to hyper realism hand painted iconic portraiture. Combining these different techniques he creates truly one of a kind creations, such as the widely popular “Make The Call” real payphone series.
Ian Actual has commissions under his belt from icons like the Wayans Brothers and Paris Hilton. He constantly continues to push himself past his comfort zone with each new piece.
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MAKE THE CALL
They were once everywhere. Now almost completely extinct. The public payphone was such a quintessential part of life for a long time during a grittier era where Ian Actual draws so much inspiration from. Which makes it the canvas of choice for for this series. Featuring mysterious women in a pop art style wrapping the phone. It beckons you to lift the receiver and search your pocket for change.
Available at Gallery 23 NY. Use the link below to contact for viewing and purchasing of remaining available phones.
LIFE OF THE PARTY
The disco ball will always be an icon. Almost acting like a portal the vibe instantly changes in its presence. Ian Actual brings the Disco Ball to life. With almost Realism brushwork and attention to detail in the painting, as well as giving the ball a body. These mystery woman with Disco Ball heads personify the free uninhibited spirit that is nightlife. Are these parties of your past. or are they what the future holds for you. These paintings seem to float off the wall with near perfect perspective. All possessing that same magic the Disco Ball holds within.
Available at Gallery 23 NY. Use the link below to contact for viewing and purchasing.