cv/statement

b. 1985. mesa, az.
— lives and works in brooklyn, ny.

co-founder of lowlife tattoo.

in his collection of works, ishmael explores the unique and idiosyncratic medium of flame to compose hauntingly beautiful visual images on concrete, wood and glass. the residue that is left behind creates formations in soot reminiscent of the vast landscapes of ethereal worlds. in attempt to harness the unbridled nature of soot as a medium, evan experiments with form and composition by using hard edges and, most recently, the addition of color in his latest works.

evan says of his process: "my work has always centered around the exploration of form. what started as an attempt to explore a new medium has evolved into a fascination with larger, more complicated compositions. i begin each piece by envisioning myself building an organic object—sometimes a towering form, other times delicate or minimal ones. i continue to push my own limits with size as well as content; constantly pushing the boundaries of an intensively restrictive medium. my goal is for the piece to entirely encompass the person interacting with it, and i want for the viewer to imagine the work perpetually expanding into space beyond the canvas in front of them."

collections and awards available upon request.

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exhibitions

2019 the other art fair. magic box, los angeles.

2018 the other art fair. brooklyn expo center, brooklyn.
2018 international society of experimental artists. newport, or.
2018 national juried exhibition. larkin arts center, harrisonburg.
2018 profiles. new york design center, poughkeepsie.
2018 new directions 18: 34th annual national juried contemporary art exhibition. barrett arts center, poughkeepsie.

2017 1st dibs. new york design center, new york city.

2016 selected works. icehouse, minneapolis.

2015 footloose & fancy free. southern theater, minneapolis.
2015 the notion of motion. jackson jungle gallery, chicago.
2015 selected time spy works. angry catfish, minneapolis.
2015 color works 4. haus salon north look, minneapolis.

2014 c4w. gamut gallery, minneapolis.
2014 arrowhead biennial. duluth art institute, duluth.
2014 colors works 3. robert jeffrey studio, chicago.
2014 color works 2. angry catfish, minneapolis.
2014 international juried show. arts in harmony, elk river.

education

2003 bfa. minneapolis college of art and design.