Known
for his recent work at Black Flys. Stephen Moreno's unique
style has taken several years to perfect.
His
artistic vision is derived from his illustration background.
Utilizing his fixation on religious cultural icons mixed
with modern lifestyle, he has opened us to a new understanding
of the concept where light meets dark.
Born
and raised on the beaches of Texas, he has made southern
California his home for the last 15 years. His roots are
deeply sown into the history of the surf, skate, and apparel
industry. Working at several companies as both an in-house,
and freelance artist, each with it's own style has kept him
flexible and diverse enough to mimic as well as create several
styles quickly, while keeping his own influence in the work...
Companies
Such as, Yaga, 26 Red, Sugar, O'Neill, Billabong, Redsand,
Rusty, Spyderbilt, Pokemon, NC Clothing, Counter Culture,
and Black Flys.
As an artist, his influences include, Salvador Dali,& Georgia
O'keiffe, as well as modern artists, Robert Williams, Mark Ryden, & Ashley
Wood.
Recent showing of his work has included "4 Generaciones Art
Show", ICBC;, Rosarito, Mex, "One Evening Showing" at
Club Sutra;, Costa Mesa, Ca, "Mi Lucha Vida" at the Santoras
Bldg;, Santa Ana, Ca., CEMAC, (Centro Municipal de Arte y Cultura), "La
Muerte Anda Catrina" show Rosarito, Mex. "Seven" Art
Show, Santoras Bldg. CA, Mary & The Venus Pixies Art Show @ Keystone;
Nishiazabu Tokyo... With upcoming shows being planned from all over
Southern California, Including Mexico & Japan...