Kemelyen

“Pretty ugly art that makes you feel good” defines my current art project, “Retrofuturista”. I’ve been working as an artist since I was 14, working for a local newspaper and advertising agencies, while later studying art at the University for over 9 years. Due to my adaptability to multiple techniques and art styles, my first boss nicknamed me “Chameleon” (kəˈme-l’yən). My artist name until now, “Kemelyen”. However, with all the experience, my art style was undefined. The past lockdown anxiety became a defining factor in shaping my art style. Drawing inspiration from my childhood influences such as modernist architecture, Hanna-Barbera cartoons, and mid-century music and TV shows, the Retrofuturista project was born. It encompasses acrylic paintings, giclee art prints, and animated art for digital canvas.