LES MAYERS
CONTEMPORARY ARTIST AND DESIGNER
Les Mayers is a contemporary artist and designer known for his vibrant impressionic and often abstract art that explores diverse themes of nature, human emotion, and the complexities of life in the 21st Century. The impact of his art eminates from his innovative concepts, thematic depth, and social engagement.
Mayers' art has been exhibited from coast-to-coast throughout the United States and sold in fine art galleries, private showings, charitable fundraising events, select specialty stores, and online.
Mayers' artworks resonate emotionally and intellectually, and his work is helping to re-define a broader definition and understanding of the potential roles that art can play in our culture and society.
INNOVATIVE NEW WAYS TO ENJOY
LES MAYERS' CONTEMPORARY ART
The MAYERS | CONTEMPORARY
An interactive, virtual art museum
The MAYERS' | CONTEMPORARY art museum features continually evolving, three-dimensional gallery exhibits that showcase Les Mayers' contemporary art. There is no cost to enter the museum (from anywhere in the world), or to enjoy Les Mayers' art at your own pace on virtual, interactive, self-guided tours. The museum is accessible 24 hours a day / seven days a week, from the comfort of your home or office computer, cellphone, or other digital device.
Les Mayers'
ASIAN JOURNEY EXHIBIT
An Interactive Virtual Art Exhibit
A nomadic art exhibit that features Les Mayers' first observations and impressions of Asia. Featured countries include: China, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, and South Korea.
CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
Les Mayers continually develops new ways to produce, display and experience his art.
Les Mayers'
DRAGON'S JOURNEY EXPERIENCE
A Nomadic Immersive Art Experience
A family entertainment destination, similar to innovative amusement park attractions, Mayers' Immersive Art Experiences transport visitors to an enveloping environment that incorporates state-of-the-art presentation technologies, that combined, enhances their enjoyment and perception of his art.
This innovative art experience, presents observations and impressions Mayers gleaned while travelling in Asia for the first time. It includes his reflections of China, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, and South Korea.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
HOW ART IS HELPING
MITIGATE HOMELESSNESS
Are you aware that more than 771,800 people in the United States,
are living without housing?
This is the highest number of people experiencing homelessness since 2007,
and is 18.1% higher than the 2023 analysis.
Published by: HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) in a 2024 study
Les Mayers is helping re-define the role of contemporary art in our society with a social outreach program designed to help mitigate homelessness.
All profits from the sales of art, created by homeless artists, are donated to charitable organizations that are helping mitigate the current U.S. homelessness crisis.
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THE STUDIO 526 GALLERY
at the MAYERS | CONTEMPORARY Art Museum
100% of the profits from sales at the Studio 526 Gallery are donated to helping mitigate homelessness.
The Studio 526 Gallery, at the MAYERS | CONTEMPORARY Art Museum, is helping mitigate the current homelessness crisis in the United States, by supporting The People Concern (a charitable organization) and the program's participating artists.
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FUNDRAISING TRUNK SHOWS AND EVENTS
Community outreach programs
Susan Stein, a renowned Fashionista and fashion magazine editor, discusses the impact of silk scarves on the international fashion industry.
A percent of the profits generated at Les Mayers' Invitation-Only Trunk shows in California, were donated to the Tower Cancer Research Foundation.
Les Mayers'
Innovative Art Exhibits
E W I COLLECTIONS EXHIBIT
LA Mart - Los Angeles, California
Event Dates: 2014 - 2015
Les Mayers' art was on exhibit in the East West International Collections gallery/showroom in the LA Mart in downtown Los Angeles.
2014 GalLA MARKET EVENT
L.A. Mart / The Reef - Los Angeles, California
July 16 - 21, 2014
Les Mayers' art was featured in the Mark Arnold Design showroom in the THE REEF at the LA MART during the 2014 Summer GalLA market week. This bi-annual event presents the latest merchandise for the interior design and gift markets.
FRACTAL GALLERY EXHIBIT
West Los Angeles, California
April through June, 2014
The Opening reception - May 30, 2014
Selections from Les Mayers' new Vistas and Carousel collections were introduced at the Fractal Gallery in West Los Angeles from April through June, 2014. The exhibit included other pieces presented on innovative new substrates.
THE U.S. INTRODUCTION OF
THE VAN GOGH MUSEUM EDITION COLLECTION
Les Mayers headed the U.S. marketing campaign that introduced a new, three-dimensional, art reproduction process. The innovative, highly technical process was developed by FujiFilm Belgium, in conjunction with Amsterdam's Van Gogh museum.
The bespoke, extreme high-quality fine art reproductions of Vincent Van Gogh's masterworks, (collectively named the Van Gogh Museum Edition), were premiered at the annual 2014 LA Art Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
View a video of Les Mayers explaining Fuji Film Belgium's innovative new 3D technology.
Les Mayers explaining Fuji Film Belgium's innovative new 3D technology at the LA Art show in Los Angeles.
THE VAN GOGH MUSEUM EDITION COLLECTION
The premier exhibit at the 2014 ART LA SHOW
at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Event Dates: January 15 - 19, 2014
Opening Reception: 1/15/2014 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Precise reproductions of select Vincent Van Gogh masterworks, were exhibited for the first time in the United States at the 2014 LA Art Show, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A distinguished group of art experts held a panel discussion to discuss and clarify issues related to the use of this newly developed technology.
Las Laguna Gallery at The Cliffs Exhibit
Laguna Beach, California
Exhibit dates: January 2 - 23, 2014
Opening reception: January 2, 2014 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Les Mayers art was on exhibit at the Las Laguna Gallery at the Cliffs inagural opening, during January, 2014. This unique and highly innovative gallery is the newest addition to The Cliffs stores and restaurants, which overlook the Pacific ocean in Laguna Beach, California.
Les Mayers' art, on exhibit at the gallery's grand opening.
815 GALLERY Exhibit
Laguna Beach, California
Exhibit Dates: September 7 - 28, 2013
Artists Reception: 9/7/2013 6:00 - 10:00 pm
The 815 Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Laguna Beach, California. The gallery is located right next to the Sawdust Festival and across the street from the internationally known Laguna Festival of Arts fair grounds. Les Mayers presented three individual groupings from his Collection Series.
Three groupings of Les Mayers' Collection Series were on exhibit.
Exhibit at Carroll & Company in Beverly Hills.
CARROLL & CO. EXHIBIT
Beverly Hills, California
Exhibit Dates: 6/3/2013 - 7/7/2013
Artist's Reception: 6/8/2013 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Les Mayers' contemporary art was exhibited in Beverly Hills, California at Carroll & Company, an internationally recognized men's specialty store.
Selections of Mayers' art, presented on various media ranging from traditional fine art paper to multi-layered presentations on Plexiglas raised over printed aluminum, were located throughout the store and in the windows. One of Mayers' extraordinary morphing pieces, presented on a framed video monitor, was placed in the store's main front window to attract attention at night.
View a video of the exhibit at Carroll & Company in Beverly Hills, CA.
CONNECT 2013
THE PALM SPRINGS PHOTO FESTIVAL
Palm Springs, CA
Event Dates: 4/28/2013 - 5/3/2013
Les Mayers introduced a new concept of displaying art to photography and fine art professionals at the 2013 Palm Springs Photo Festival - Connect 2013. This innovative new system incorporates proprietary software and highly advanced technology to display art on a large, high definition touch-screen monitor, and allows viewers to directly interact with the art.
JAMES GRAY GALLERY EXHIBIT
Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA
Exhibit Dates: 2/16/2013 - 3/30/2013
Artist's Reception: 2/16/2013 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Les Mayers' 'Geisha' was exhibited at the James Gray Gallery at the Bergamot Station Art Complex located in Santa Monica, California. The exhibit ran from the middle of February through March 15, 2013 and there was an opening reception on Saturday, February 16th. Mayers' iconic portrait illustrates the Geisha's inner depth and beauty, masked by her traditional make up and apparel.
Les Mayers' Geisha on exhibit at the James Gray gallery.
A DAY AT THE BEACH EXHIBIT
The Billboard Art Project - Atlanta, Georgia
Exhibit Dates: 9/29/2012 - 10/26/2012
Reception: 9/29/2012
Les Mayers' art is appearing in cities from coast to coast throughout the United States. This Billboard Art Project was presented in Atlanta, Georgia on a full sized outdoor digital billboard and provided a unique way for the general public to experience and enjoy Mayers art in a highly accessible manner.
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Billboard presentation in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Artist's Reception at the Art LA Gallery - September 9. 2012.
BEACHES COLLECTION EXHIBIT
The Billboard Art Project - Albany, NY
Exhibit Dates: 7/2/2012 - 10/26/2012
For two weeks during July, 2012, Les Mayers presented his Beaches collection to help the people of Albany, New York beat the heat and ignore the typically warm and humid weather of the Northeast. This exhibit marks the eigth time his work has been adapted for presentation on a full-sized digital billboard.
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ARTLA GALLERY EXHIBIT
Bergamot Station Art Center - Santa Monica, CA
Exhibit Dates: 9/8/2012 - 10/7/2012
Artist's Reception: 9/8/2012 4:00 - 9:00
Selected works by Les Mayers were exhibited at the ArtLA Gallery, located in the Bergamot Station Arts Complex, Santa Monica, California.
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Billboard exhibit by Les Mayers in Albany, New York
ART TAKES TIMES SQUARE EXHIBIT
TIMES SQUARE - New York City, NY
Event Dates: 6/18/2012 - 6/18/2012
Les Mayers’ art brought a touch of spring color to New York City, when art from his exciting 'Spring Awakening' collection was exhibited on digital boards in world-famous, iconic TIMES SQUARE at Broadway and 43rd St. in New York City. The event was seen by tens of thousands of people and included a reception featuring Questlove of The Roots.
This event was the seventh high-tech installation by Mr. Mayers, in a series of new-media art exhibits that appeared in cities from coast to coast throughout the United States.
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VISIONS OF THAILAND EXHIBIT
The Billboard Art Project - Detroit, Michigan
Event Dates: 5/28/2012 - 6/24/2012
The magnificent color and beauty of Thailand, as perceived by digital impressionist Les Mayers, was exhibited in Detroit, Michigan from the end of May through June, 2012. The visually exciting VISIONS OF THAILAND collection features selections from the artist's Asian Collection, which reflects his first impressions of China, Japan, Thailand, South Korea and Hong Kong.
This is the artist’s sixth new-media exhibit presented on a full-sized outdoor digital billboard. The Billboard Art Project was created to provide a cultural opportunity for people who don't normally include art in their daily lives.
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Les Mayers' Visions of Thailand collection was exhibited in Detroit, Michigan
CLICK HERE to view photographs taken at the exhibit.
SPRING AWAKENING EXHIBIT
The Billboard Art Project - Salem, Oregon
Event Dates: 5/25/2012 - 5/27/2012
Les Mayers' Spring Awakening was exhibited in Salem, Oregon
Les Mayers’ art brought a bit of spring color to the Pacific Northwest when selections from his exciting new Spring Awakening collection were exhibited in Salem, Oregon. This is the fifth installation by the artist in a series of new-media art exhibits that have been appearing throughout the United States.
In tribute to the annual spring season, Mr. Mayers has interpreted trees and flowers as they engage in their annual show of passage. The exhibit was presented on a full-sized digital billboard in Salem, Oregon during May, 2012. The Billboard Art Project is providing art to cities that do not normally provide public art exhibits, and enables people, who do not typically have this type of opportunity, to enjoy art as part of their daily lives.
CLICK HERE to see photographs taken at the Salem, Oregon exhibit.
CLICK HERE to see images from the "SPRING AWAKENING II" collection.
A GEISHA'S STORY EXHIBIT
Learn about the Exhibit's Thematic Storyline
Les Mayers’ iconic interpretation of a Japanese Geisha’s dream sequence begins with tranquil reflections of a beasutiful Geisha, in Kyoto, Japan. As the dream unfolds, a colorful and mystical dragon appears and beckons the Geisha to accompany him on a journey to places that she would never be able to visit or see on her own - places that will forever change her view of the world and her life. However, as vivid images of exotic foreign countries and cultures continue to emerge, the Geisha becomes homesick and yearns to return to her beloved Japan.
As the magical dream concludes, the Geisha is back home in Kyoto, surrounded by her friends. Although, she's now keenly aware that a window to the world has been opened for her . . . a window that can never be closed.
LES MAYERS' A GEISHA’S STORY
PREMIERE EVENT
Corona, California
December 2, 2011
Les Mayers' A GEISHA'S STORY premiered in Corona, California on December 2, 2011. This extraordinary exhibit, was Mayers' third Public art exhibit presented on a full-sized outdoor digital billboard. The collection for this exhibit includes over a hundred and thirty original works of art.
Les Mayers' Spring Awakening was exhibited in Richmond, Virginia.
CLICK HERE to see images from the "SPRING AWAKENING" collection.
CLICK HERE to see photos taken of the exhibit in Richmond.
CLICK HERE to see photos taken at the Corona, CA exhibit
CLICK HERE to see images from A GEISHA'S STORY.
SPRING AWAKENING
The Billboard Art Project - Richmond, Virginia
Event Dates: 4/2/2012 - 4/29/2012
As a tribute to the approaching spring season, Mr. Mayers created a powerful new series of images of trees and flowers, as they engage in their annual show of passage. This is his fourth installation in a series of new-media art exhibits that appeared in various cities throughout the United States.
The month long public art exhibit commenced on April 2nd and was presented on a full-sized digital billboard in Richmond, Virginia. The Billboard Art Project is bringing art to people and places that do not normally have the opportunity to enjoy art as part of their daily lives.
The HARC Foundation preserves and promotes the creative arts and artists in America, and helps to rehabilitate abused and neglected children through the creative arts.
The HARC Foundation's
"COMMAND PERFORMANCE"
At the Gerbert Gallery in Venice, California
Date: 2/4/2012
Artist's Reception: 2:00 to 5:30 pm
Les Mayers participated in an 'Invitation-only' Arts Salon that was presented by The HARK Foundation in recognation of his work and the work of other international and American performing and creative artists. The fundraising event was held at the GEBERT GALLERY in Venice, California.
MORPHING DRAGONS II EXHIBIT
The Billboard Art Project - Reading, Pennsylvania
Event Date: 10/22/2011
Selected works from Les Mayers 'Morphing Dragons' collection were on public display during October, 2011 in Pennsylvania. The exhibit's theme was based on images of dragons from the artist's extraordinary Asian Collection.
This exhibit took place near the Reading area on a full sized digital billboard on Kutztown Road in Temple, PA. Other exhibits by the artist also appeared throughout the United States.
CLICK HERE to see photos taken at the event.
Les Mayers' art featured in a Public Art Exhibit in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Les Mayers' art featured in a Public Art Exhibit - in Chicago, Illinois.
MORPHING DRAGONS EXHIBIT
The Billboard Art Project - Chicago, Illinois
Event Date: 9/26/2011 - 10/23/2011
Les Mayers' 'Morphing Dragons' exhibit was created as a Public Art exhibit for presentation on digital outdoor billboards. The exhibit included images of dragons that periodically changed (or morphed) during the presentation.
CLICK HERE to see an overview of the "Morphing Dragons" collection.