Dave Leamon
Dave Leamon was born in Guam in 1968. He has been an artist for as long as he has been allowed to play with sharp objects. Dave claims inspiration from a myriad of sources, including high-speed television chases, tabloid stories about five-legged animals, microwave burritos, and 99-cent sake. “I think the challenge is to present subject matter that most people deem unacceptable or unattractive, and make it appealing,” Dave says. “Also, there are more than enough artists painting flowers and bunnies. You need to try to achieve equilibrium by creating a netherworld filled with booze and bums to ensure that the natural balance of the universe is maintained. It’s my job to maintain that balance.