ABOUT

Born on the outskirts of Clovis, New Mexico, Drew Merritt grew up working on a farm, which is also the starting point of his career as an artist. Drew often plays with the idea of contrast and conflict by placing classical subjects in contemporary settings. His vivid palette evokes a broad spectrum of emotions ranging from pleasure to isolation.

Merritt aspires to guide his audience through a world of emotions by evoking empathy. His works’ themes convey a clear visual biography: audiences are able to imagine the stories behind them, and therefore can come to comprehend the way they are created.

His ever-changing body of work encompasses a variety of mediums and textures. Consider below the impressively wide spectrum of tags associated with Drew : Contemporary ; Modern ; Impressionistic ; Abstract ; Street and Graffiti ; Commissioned ; Up and Coming ; Independent ; Unrepresented ; Large Scale ; Muralist ; Iron and Metal Artist ; Sculptural ; Multi-media ; Mixed ; Children Book artist ; Self-represented. As the artist develops his career, the list seems to could continue infinitely.

Growing up surrounded by graffiti-covered cargo trains, this budding artist was inspired to pursue an underground career. Now based in Los Angeles, he found himself in a hybrid position between rural and urban cultures. While it can be said that conventional graffiti culture is clandestine by nature, Merritt’s artworks, however, are characterized by their hope and determination. This mesmerizing juxtaposition yields a tangible visual tension.