Guy with a Hat

Niark1 lives and works in Paris Niark1, whom’s real name is Sebastien Feraut, is one of those artists with multiple fields of investigation, who is, as result present everywhere. And this is for the best as we keep on asking for more. Sebastien Feraut a.k.a Niark1, born in 1975 is a graphic designer, illustrator and fine artist. Widely recognized in the design world for his commercial work, Niark1 ’s creations are hard to miss. Niark1 ‘ signature style is unique and can instantly be recognized in a variety of projects ranging from commissions for communication agencies, streetwear clothing, to music labels and toy production. Apart from his successful commercial career, Niark1 is a up and coming fine artist, who has exhibited his works in Copenhagen and Paris. Working primarily with acrylics, Niark1 ’s application of paint and the method he uses to define his surfaces is also unique. Similar to collage, Niark1 uses a method of layering, cutting and pasting strips of newspaper onto canvas and then piling them with layers of paint to give the canvases their desired depth. The result is a work so full of information that you can just keep on looking and never get bored. Just when you Mixed media tends to refer to a work of visual art that combines various traditionally distinct visual art media. For example, a work on canvas that combines paint, ink, and collage could properly be called a "mixed media" work. When creating a painted or photographed work using mixed media it is important to choose the layers carefully and allow enough drying time between the layers to ensure the final work will have integrity. If many different media are used it is equally important to choose a sturdy foundation upon which the different layers are imposed. Many interesting effects can be achieved by using mixed media. Often, found objects are used in conjunction with traditional artist media, such as paints and graphite, to express a meaning in the everyday life. In this manner, many different elements of art become more flexible than with traditional artist media.