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NEKO

Introduction:
Neko’s paintings are larger than life; even the ballroom at UCSD could not shadow the grandeur of his pieces. Rich earth tones, roughly textured canvases and geometric shapes complement a dark mixture of abstract characters and temperamental lines. Neko’s aggravated passion for painting reveals his inner agitation that his surroundings have brought to him.

History:
Observing San Diego lifestyle and absorbing personalities around him, Neko is a self-taught artist who grew up in Golden Hill, moved to East County then back to Golden Hill.  His many encounters with weak women with low self-esteem, drugs, and dirty money are his subjects.  He is also known for his characters affectionately called “sluts”.  When Neko isn’t painting he works construction, builds furniture, and occasionally likes to dip a toe in the sand at the beach.

Artist Statement:
I've made art my ritual, my life. While painting, I discover meaning and truth, a personal exploration of myself, my surroundings, and the interaction between the internal, the rational and the emotional.

Achievements:
Understood 1,2,3 -- Fundraiser for T.A.R.P. -- San Diego, CA -- Aug. 2001-2003
Concrete Bliss -- Fundraiser: Washington Street Skate Park -- San Diego, CA -- 2002
Modest Behavior 1&2 -- Downtown -- San Diego, CA -- June 2000 & Dec 2001
Sinner’s Ball -- Downtown -- San Diego, CA -- Sept. 2002
Art Show by Neko -- Inrnrg -- San Diego, CA -- May 2000
Neko & Peep’s Show -- Inrnrg -- San Diego, CA -- Sept.2002
Neko’s Art show -- UCSD Ballrooms -- San Diego, CA -- May2003
We Live Here Too -- Sponsored by L.R.G. -- San Diego, CA -- 2004
Benefit for District 3 -- San Diego, CA -- 2004

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http://www.redroomstudios.net/neko