"BREAKING PATTERNS" Is my first Solo show. I will be showing over 40 pieces that are comprised of stencil, spray paint, custom pattern design, laser engraving, digital and mixed media collage. All on traditional and wood panel canvas.
@casscontemporary. NOVEMBER 2ND Epicurean Hotel - Tampa, FL
During these very contentious times, I realized I can’t change the world but I can change my thinking and my personal habits in order to live happier. Breaking patterns is all about propaganda encouraging choices to make your life more pleasant. Breaking patterns of normal negative habits or thinking. In some cases I pulled stock people from old newspapers and put them into a new life and a new meaning. I also wanted to challenge myself with colors I normally don’t get to use on the daily. I hope the viewer feels inspired like me to take a walk or a drive, talk to someone, or just get lost to reset yourself.
"With roots in advertising and commercial art, Conrad Garner rescues clip art and advertisement imagery from the past century and gives them a new life and world to live in. The powerful and captivating images of the past join forces with unfamiliar color palettes, custom made 400+ patterns, hand lettering, illustration, stenciling, spray paint, and collage to illustrate a new message.
As a counterpart to popular trends in art dealing with Anti big government, anti corporations, and global issues, Breaking Patterns focuses on the issues surrounding the individual’s world. The Collection depicts actionable messages as it relates to the individual. Explore your personal propaganda and how breaking patterns leads to positive change and progression. You may not be able change the whole world, but you have the power to change YOUR world. Try something new, ask for help, go play, take a hike, get lost, empower yourself, whatever it is to break the patterns from yesterday to create a new life today."
