Mike Quon Paints Red Bank and Beyond
Mike Quon ’70 (M.F.A. Art)
The Art Institue of Monmouth County in New Jersey presents an exhibition of the work of Mike Quon '70, who says he was influenced by mentors Richard Diebenkorn and Ed Ruscha during his time at UCLA.
"An artist, designer and illustrator, the California-born Mike Quon established himself as a groundbreaking graphic artist during his 25-year career in New York City. As a fine artist, he is best known for his vibrant and whimsical interpretations of pop culture, everyday objects and architectural renderings.
Quon grew up surrounded by art. His 103-year-old grandfather Milton is a prolific watercolorist and was an early animator for Walt Disney, providing imagery for the classic Fantasia. Mike studied art and design at UCLA, where he was influenced by mentors Richard Diebenkorn and Ed Ruscha. He moved to NYC in the mid-1970s and now works from his home and studio at the top of the Jersey Shore in a wide variety of mediums.
Quon’s works are in the permanent collections of The New York Historical Society, The Library of Congress, the US Air Force Art Collection, and The New York Times. Over the years his advertising campaigns have been seen worldwide in numerous publications and venues that include Times Square, Giants Stadium, the World Cup, and the Summer Olympics."— Art Institute of Monmouth County, August 23, 2016
Read the full article at the AHHerald website.