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Joey DeRuy was featured on Pigment over a year ago because of his unique painting style which fuses geometric shapes and flowing color palettes with a strong message. This time ’round Pigment is showcasing his work to get you HYPED UP for his solo show opening tomorrow night at 12 Gallagher Lane Gallery. This is a free event, but to get on the list please RSVP to info@12gallagherlane.com. DeRuy is bringing out the big guns tomorrow night- this is one showdown you don’t want to miss.
New Works by Joey DeRuy- May 5th, 5:30-9PM
12 Gallagher Lane, SF
DeRuy has adapted to his surroundings and absorbed a wide array of influences due to his childhood spent in Montana, Hong Kong, Kenya and Maine. Born in the late 70’s to American philanthropists, DeRuy was influenced by the modern art and portraiture he observed as a young child.

Joey DeRuy
At the age of 11, DeRuy was featured in his first art show in Helena, MT establishing a career in art. His works in pen and ink have been utilized to create tattoo art, ad illustrations, international magazine recognitions, and candle illustrations. He has since expanded into oils, acrylics and mixed media to create the technology-influenced characters that grace his paintings. Stemming from his youth spent in East Africa, DeRuy’s earlier mediums began with encaustic powder mixed with beeswax, which represents one of the oldest painting media. DeRuy’s medium varies from pen and ink, graphite, flower petals, plants and ashes all composited on canvas.
DeRuy draws his work from the technology age as well as his own personal narratives. Influenced by Futurism, his work is a social commentary on his view of humanity. Using the techniques of Cubism he depicts his subjects from a multitude of view points to personify his chosen subjects in an altered context. DeRuy’s work has graphic as well generally figurative elements which communicate individual stories relating to the human experience during a time of constant societal upheaval. Creating a literal depiction of history, humanity, speed, and industry, DeRuy invites spectators to partake in this new world order.
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