The Pop Surrealist
Hey! I’m Beau Van Greener, a distinguished Pop Surrealist hailing from the vibrant city of Seattle. I create evocative and fragmented visuals that depict various cultural icons. With a masterful approach, I dissect the essence of these revered characters, ingeniously reconstructing them to explore the interplay between societal expectations and a gritty reality.
Themes of angst and the rebellious spirit of youth pervade my work, inviting viewers to contemplate and challenge conventional norms. Through a thought-provoking lens, I delve into conceptual realms, infusing my pieces with a captivating allure that ignites introspection.
My work invite viewers on a transformative voyage, where fractured illusions merge with unique contemplation. Together, we unveil the hidden depths beneath the surface of our collective consciousness.
Join me in this artistic odyssey and let us explore the intricate dance between expectation and reality, embracing the rebellious spirit that resides within each of us.
Solo Shows
Art Lives Forever / June 2023 / License Art Gallery - Artrigin / Tainan, Taiwan
Youth Gone Wild / December 2022 / The Odd Sea / Seattle, WA
Three Dog Night / December 2021 / The Lucky Dime / Everett, WA
Group Shows
Can’t Stop Here / August 2023 / Graphite Arts Center / Edmonds, WA
Everything But The Kitchen Sink / July 2023 / La Luz De Jesus Gallery / Los Angeles, CA
Lost In Time / July 2023 / NBD Gallery / Seattle, WA
Ode To Hip Hop / July 2023 / Base Camp Studios / Seattle, WA
Idiot Box / June 2023 / Gallery 1988 / Glendale, CA
Alone / April 2023 / Slip Gallery / Seattle, WA
All Hands On Deck / April 2023 / Graphite Arts Center / Edmonds, WA
25 Years Later / February 2023 / Gallery 1988 / Glendale, CA
F#*! You / July 2022 / Base Camp Studios / Seattle, WA
InAction Figures 10 / April 2022 / Clutter Gallery / Beacon, NY
Gold Timey / November 2021 / DesignerCon / Anaheim, CA
Crossfaded / July 2021 / The Pizza Gallery / Burien, WA
InAction Figures 9 / March 2021 / Clutter Gallery / Beacon, NY
Plastic Surgery Disasters / March 2021 / Ghost Harbor Creative / Asbury Park, NJ
Back To The Future / November 2020 / DKE - DesignerCon / Anaheim, CA
Publications
Big Pond / Summer 2023
Createur Magazine / Issue 12 / Spring 2023
True Northwest Magazine / Issue 1 / September 2022