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ABOUT LES MAYERS

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Les Mayers is an established artist and designer who lives and works in Southern California.  A true Renaissance-man, he continually develops and pioneers’ innovative new methods of creating, producing and displaying art.  His vibrant and eclectic work is increasingly impacting the art community and helping re-define the role that fine art plays in our society. 

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Whether you're enjoying one of Mayers' breathtaking landscapes or a poignant exploration of human emotions, Mayers' expansive oeuvre d'art is a virtual feast for the eyes that reflects multiple diverse and engaging cultural experiences.  His unique style and innovative presentation techniques combine elements of surrealism, pop art, and abstract expressionism.  Les’ art is vibrant and energetic, with kaleidoscopic hues that dance across the canvas in a riot of movement and emotion.  One of the most striking aspects of Mayers' work is his use of intense color, imaginatively chosen to evoke specific moods and feelings in the viewer. 

 

His current art pioneers the latest advances in digital technology and incorporates emerging new media, such as milled metal, Plexiglas, ceramic, and other innovative substrate materials.  His artistic pursuits include fine art, sculpture, photography, new forms of immersive art experiences, and  product design.

 

Mayers' art has a strong narrative element and is known for multi-level storytelling.  Each piece tells a unique story that draws in viewers and invites them to explore the meaning and symbolism that lie beneath the surface. ​Whether you're a seasoned art aficionado or a casual observer, you'll enjoy exploring the colorful world of Les Mayers’ innovative contemporary art.

Mayers' innovative art exhibits have been seen, from coast to coast throughout the United States, including public art exhibits on full-sized digital outdoor billboards and on large digital screens, as seen in this illustration of one of Mayers' Public art exhibits that took place in New York's iconic Times Square. 
Les Mayers' art on exhibit in New York's iconic Times Square..

His subject matter includes landscapes, seascapes, portraits, impressionistic studies of flowers and trees, urban landscapes, architecture, and abstract studies.  Many of Les' more recent works originate as hand-drawn concept sketches or enhanced photographic images.  He creates art using innovative techniques he personally developed and continues to hone, and continually explores exciting new ways to display his art. 

Les Mayers' art, Lightstorms Collection - 002

Mayers' ongoing explorations of the latest advances in digital technology enable him to pioneer advanced new types of media and progressive ways to expand the presentation his work.  By incorporating and adapting new technologies, Les has developed updated versions of traditional wall art, various categories of consumer products (for the fashion, gift, and home deco markets), and innovatrive commercial products designed for the interior and exterior architectural materials markets.  

Lightstorm  02  by Les Mayers 

​​Art presentations on natural-fiber silk and other types of fabric materials, led to Mayers' involvement with international fashion and fashion accessory manufacturers, as well as manufacturers of other types of consumer and commercial products.

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His experiences developing presentations for full-sized digital outdoor billboards, large digital screens, and experiences with progressive morphing color imagery, aided in the development of his innovative new presentation concepts such as the MAYERS | CONTEMPORARY art museum and other new immersive interactive art experiences.​​

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMSS

Les Mayers is currently developing and pioneering innovative new program concepts that will help re-define the role of contemporary art in the next-generation's society.  One of his current projects incorporates contemporary art to help support charitible organizations that address important social issues, such as the mitigation of homelessness.  Mayers is also developing immersive experiences that feature contemporary art as a form of family entertainment.

Homeless encapment in downtown Los Angeles.

ART TRAINING AND EDUCATION

  • Studied fine art and film at the University of Southern California 1963 - 67

  • Studied sculpture at the University of Hawaii 1965 - 66

  • Studied oil painting at the University of California / Los Angeles 1964 - 65

  • Studied sculpture with artist and instructor Bernard Zimmerman 1963 - 65

  • Studied oil painting with artist and instructor Errol Dorschel 1958 - 64

  • Studied photography under the direction of Eddie Rothschild 1958 - 60

  • Studied charcoal drawing with a private instructor 1953 - 54

EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC ART PROJECTS

  • Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery – Los Angeles, CA 2007

  • The Billboard Art Project – Chicago, IL 2011

  • The Billboard Art Project - Reading, PA 2011

  • The Billboard Art Project – Corona, CA 2011

  • The Gebert Gallery / HARC Foundation - Venice, CA 2012

  • The Billboard Art Project – Richmond, VA 2012

  • Times Square - New York City, NY 2012

  • The Billboard Art Project – Salem, OR 2012

  • The Billboard Art Project – Detroit, MI 2012

  • The Billboard Art Project – Albany, NY 2012

  • ArtLa Gallery – Santa Monica, CA 2012

  • The Billboard Art Project – Atlanta, GA 2012

  • James Gray Gallery – Santa Monica, CA 2013

  • The Palm Springs Photo Festival - Palm Springs, CA 2013

  • Carroll & Co. - Beverly Hills, CA 2013

  • Las Laguna Gallery - Laguna Beach, CA 2013

  • Las Laguna Gallery - Laguna Beach, CA 2013

  • Las Laguna Gallery at The Cliffs - Laguna Beach, CA 2014

  • The Fractal Gallery - West Los Angeles, CA 2014

  • 2014 GalLA at The LA Mart - Los Angeles, CA 2014

  • East West International at the LA Mart - Los Angeles, CA 2015

  • MAYERS | CONTEMPORARY art museum - Internet access, 2022

  • The Asian Journey exhibit - Internet access, 2023 

COLLECTIONS

  • AMERICAN ROAD TRIP

  • ASIAN JOURNEY COLLECTION

  • ASIAN JOURNEY COLLECTION II

  • PORTRAITS AND PEOPLE COLLECTION

  • FLOWERS COLLECTION

  • TREES COLLECTION

  • ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES COLLECTION

  • LANDSCAPES COLLECTION

  • URBAN LANDSCAPES COLLECTION

  • CITIES COLLECTIONS

  • SEASCAPES COLLECTION

  • BOATS AND SHIPS COLLECTION

  • FISH AND MARINE LIFE COLLECTION

  • NATURE COLLECTION

  • CAROUSEL COLLECTION

  • VISTAS COLLECTIONS

  • CONTOURS COLLECTION

  • EXTRACTION COLLECTION

  • MORPHING ART PRESENTATIONS

  • MULTI-LAYERED PRESENTATIONS

  • GROUPED SERIES COLLECTIONS

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