Cover Artist: IGNACIO GARCIA

IGNACIO GARCIA cover artist

Muralist and public artist, Ignacio Garcia is well known throughout Arizona and California for his 3D chalk murals and large photo-realistic murals, like the Bill Walton riding a Jackalope on the side of the Rialto Theater, that often play on whimsical, playful pop art ideas. Now, his studio art is blending his street art and abstract art, reflecting his Sonoran lifestyle. Garcia is an artistic studies graduate of East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa, Arizona, as well as the Gnomon Workshop in Hollywood, California.

Ignacio finds his inspiration from artists Mark Bradford and Gerald Richter. Through his work, he offers his innovative and unique point of view. A fundamental motivation of his work is to challenge his audience’s — as well as his own — point of view. Ignacio’s craft thrives on the emotional and physical reaction it induces in the viewers. The research, reflection and exploration of a topic that precedes a finished piece of work is meant to invoke authentic, unpredictable and organic responses from each individual.

Connect with Ignacio on Instagram @ignacio_garcia_art or for purchase inquires, contact artebyignacio@gmail.com. Visit his website at iggiart.com.

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