Hunter Saxony III Fuses Calligraphy with Mixed Media in Blue Acid Show
San Francisco-based artist Hunter Saxony III is redefining calligraphy by merging it with imagery, drawing, and mixed media. His work spans paper, book plates, tattooing, fashion, editorials, and sculpture. Saxony's dichromatic palette of black and deep red draws from Asian and European calligraphic traditions. His upcoming solo show 'Blue Acid' features new mixed media sculptures that combine 3D elements with 2D painted planes, inspired by scrap wood from Creative Woodworking. Saxony describes his process as driven by epiphanies and pressure-induced creativity. He avoids hyperrealism to allow viewer imagination, and sees chaos as visual beauty. His goal is to leave behind value and encourage others to create.
Key facts
- Hunter Saxony III is based in San Francisco.
- He works on paper, old book plates, tattooing, fashion, and editorials.
- His palette is consistently black and deep red.
- He cites Asian and European calligraphy as influences.
- His solo show is titled 'Blue Acid'.
- New sculptures use scrap wood from Creative Woodworking.
- He prefers not to use hyperrealism in his paintings.
- He believes the world is in good hands with current generations.
Entities
Artists
- Hunter Saxony III
- Taddeo Crivelli
Institutions
- Creative Woodworking
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States