Bio/ Statement
RU Alum, Serge Serum is a self-taught Los Angeles based artist whose work explores the complexities of the human psyche. Serum’s work often creates deliberate and visible tension between an almost violent application of paint and flat imagery. Past trauma, lingered memories, and the vices of human behavior are the driving forces behind his work. Most paintings go through a journey and long process of dissatisfaction, often getting painted over and over, resulting in thickly layered textures. Serum sees these textures in his work as metaphorical scars relating to the struggles, frustration, and emotions of the people that he has painted.
Recent exhibitions include: In distinction of the material world – Cuchifritos Gallery and Project Space,NY, 2019, Lingered Memories- Last Projects – Los Angeles; 2018, Left Uncertain…- James Black Gallery- Vancouver, Canada; Yours Truely- The Ou Gallery- Duncan, BC, Canada; 2017, To Take Comfort- Contemporary Gallery- Los Angeles; Wayward Fantasies-Funeral Diner-Portland, OR. Serum’s work has been featured in Amadeus Magazine (Artist Interview); Tunnel Magazine (Artist Interview); Animals Magazine; Into the Void Magazine; Subvrt Magazine; Femini Magazine.
Check out the interview with the artist for Tunnel Magazine.
Artist website: www.sergeserum.com