James Dillon Wright

James Dillon Wright (born May 29, 1979),[1] also known by the stage name Dillon Boy, is a contemporary artist, graphic designer, toy designer and illustrator. He began private lessons at the age of 9, and made his first professional sale at the age of 14.[2] He currently lives and works in Italy.[2]

Technique

Dillon uses a stencil and spray paint technique to create his work. His work has been called "pop avante-garde."[3] He is reportedly inspired by artists involved with the street art and pop art movements, such as Banksy and Shephard Fairey.[2]

During the 2008 Obama presidential campaign, Dillon's work was included alongside Fairey's stylized stencil portrait of Barack Obama, known as the Barack Obama "Hope" poster. His own portrait of Barack Obama, titled "The Blue Knight," used acrylic, spray paint and oil markers. It was featured in the same TIME Magazine Person of the Year 2008 article that featured Fairey's Barack Obama "Hope" poster on the cover.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Artist's Personal Website: www.hollyworx.com
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Boni, Andrew (2009). "A Glimpse into the life and work of DILLON". Jetcomx. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  3. ↑ Breeze, Bobby (2009). "DILLON: The Subject of Universal Conversation". Kikked! Magazine. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  4. ↑ "Man of The Year". Time Magazine 26. 2008.

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