Julian Raven
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Julian Raven | |
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| Born | Julian Marcus Raven 1970 Richmond-Upon-Thames, London, England, U.K. |
| Nationality | Naturalized U.S.Citizen |
| Alma mater | Chelsea College of Arts |
| Known for | Painting, woodworking |
| Style | Abstract, drip & splash technique |
| Website | ravenartstudiomarbella |
Julian Raven is a British contemporary visual artist born in Richmond-Upon-Thames, London, England, and raised in Marbella, Southern Spain.[1]
Early life
[edit]Julian Raven was born in Richmond-Upon-Thames, London, and moved with his family to Marbella, Spain, when he was two years old. Raven's early education in art took place in Spain, followed by formal studies at the Chelsea College of Art in London.[2]
Career
[edit]His career in the arts has been in the fields of painting and craftsmanship. He started a custom woodworking and cabinetmaking business but returned to painting in 2013. His works are characterized by vibrant colors and an energetic painting style known as "drip & splash", which involves creating art without using traditional brushes.[2]
Initially, Raven gained recognition for his large-scale painting titled "Unafraid and Unashamed," which features then-President Donald Trump and was showcased at CPAC. This piece, imbued with MAGA symbolism, was intended to celebrate Trump's presidency and ideals.[3] Raven's shift away from Trump was marked by his criticisms of the former president's handling of the 2020 election and subsequent events, including the Capitol riot.[4][1]
In September 2022, he sued the director of the American National Portrait Gallery for blocking him on Twitter.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Trump-Loving Artist Julian Raven Calls on President to Resign". Washingtonian. 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ a b "Julian Raven". Saatchi Art. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ Montanaro, Domenico (2 March 2019). "At CPAC, Conservatives Paint Trump Re-Election Argument In Bold Colors".
- ^ Sharp, Sarah Rose (2019-03-18). "Artist Sues Smithsonian After It Declined to Display His 16-Foot Painting of Trump". Hyperallergic. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ "Former Pro-Trump Artist Sues National Portrait Gallery Director for Blocking Him on Twitter". Washingtonian. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2024-10-16.