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The Wallpaper Artists: An Overview

by Mark_Budgell on ‎03-10-2011 08:08 AM - last edited on ‎03-14-2011 09:42 AM by GizmoGladstone

Your technology isn’t just a reflection of you; it’s what fuels your passions. And considering that the background on your desktop is something you look at most of the day, shouldn’t it be something inspiring? Something different? We’re speaking with a collection of artists whose work will appear on the latest HP desktops and laptops. Read their stories here on thenextbench.com, see their art…and download it for free from HP’s Facebook page.

 

 

  • Mike Lythgoe: This London-based artist, who has worked with the likes of Steve McQueen, uses his unique style to blend aspects of both nature and the manmade

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  • Mariah Hourihan: Known for her intricate use of strong dots and vibrant colors, Hourihan manages to create aspects of natural life infused with modern sensibilities.

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  • Fawaz AlOlaiwat: AlOlaiwat makes his mark with pieces built on the foundations of a technologically branded culture. His use of music, photography, the Internet and even fabrics as his canvas breed entirely colorful and all at one breathtaking pieces of art.

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  • Mark Weaver:  With published pieces gracing the pages of publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post and Fast Company, Weaver’s imaginary combination of soft, almost dilute colors with strong lines and architecture allow viewers a glimpse of what the future might have felt like to our forebears from decades ago

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  • Cristian Boian:  This Romanian-born artist grew up in an area where the things that most of us take for granted (Read: the Internet) don't exist. Follow his story from the countryside to the artist's canvas in our Q&A. 

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  • Rogério Lionzo: His “can-do” attitude has taken him from steamy Brasilia to the New York City streets. Rogério uses his art to convey positive messages.

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