DESIGNER: Jest
MANUFACTURER: Printd by Artomatic
DATE: 2002
DIMENSIONS: W 42cm x H 59.4cm (portrait)
PRICE: £POA
Jest is a painter/illustrator/designer/graffiti artist who gained recognition for his large, clean, blockbuster style. Most of his work was painted in highly visible locations along the major highways in the New York Area. From the late eighties and throughout the nineties Jest was appearing on a consistent level throughout New York. Jest's artwork consists of illustration, painting collage and soft sculpture. His new body of work is mostly hand-made objects that are sewn from various fabrics and materials. His work has appeared regularly in a number of international publications. He is also one of the four founders of alife, a collaborative effort that encompasses a design, retail and creative collective based in New York City.