Watercolorist Gavin Snider Accuses TikTok Star Devon Rodriguez of Copying His Knicks Artwork
New York watercolorist Gavin Snider has accused popular artist Devon Rodriguez of copying not one but two of his Knicks-themed artworks. Snider was commissioned by the Knicks to paint crowds outside Madison Square Garden for the NBA Finals. After the team shared his work on social media, fans alerted Snider to Rodriguez's depiction of MSG's exterior, which follows Snider's exact composition, including a foam finger and Knicks flag. Snider also discovered that Rodriguez's June 1 print resembles an MSG interior Snider painted for New York or Nowhere last October, with similar player placement and Jumbotron message. Snider, who has 37,500 followers to Rodriguez's 9.5 million, stated he drew from 67 photos for his composition. Rodriguez did not respond to requests for comment. Snider seeks credit, not removal of Rodriguez's posts.
Key facts
- Gavin Snider accused Devon Rodriguez of copying his Knicks artwork.
- Snider was commissioned by the Knicks to paint crowds outside Madison Square Garden.
- Rodriguez's exterior depiction follows Snider's exact composition, including a foam finger and Knicks flag.
- Snider discovered Rodriguez's June 1 print resembles his MSG interior for New York or Nowhere.
- Snider has 37,500 followers; Rodriguez has 9.5 million.
- Snider drew from 67 photos for his composition.
- Rodriguez did not respond to requests for comment.
- Snider seeks credit, not removal of Rodriguez's posts.
Entities
Artists
- Gavin Snider
- Devon Rodriguez
Institutions
- New York Knicks
- Madison Square Garden
- New York or Nowhere
- Art But Make It Sports
- University of Kansas
Locations
- New York
- Mulvane, Kansas
- Madison Square Garden