“The Rocketeer” by Jeff Elkin

Description

ARTIST STATEMENT:

I’m a thought provoking, witty, out-of-the-box thinking, mixed media artist and graphic designer. My work is very concept driven as opposed to abstract. As a child, I was fortunate enough to travel to places like England, Paris, and Spain, where the beauty of iconic monuments sparked endless possibilities.  While growing up in Miami, I was captivated by the wild pastels and art deco architecture, as well as the bright colors and rawness of the local graffiti. All of these influences are reflected in my work.

I’ve curated art and charity events, as well as hosted my own, to shield light and raise money for several organizations.  Project Link, which uses art to help promote a better and healthy lifestyle to inner city youth; the Ian Beckles Foundation, which helps build programs designed to assist teenagers aging out of foster care; Freedom Elementary, which utilizes art focused on human rights and discrimination; and Mulberry High School, through the Leon Vetrano Award, that is dedicated each year to one senior art student to further their endeavors in the arts.

I look forward to BUILDING WITH YOU!