ABOUT An American painter, Born in Port-au-Prince Haiti 1984
Serge Gay Jr. is a pioneering, multifaceted juggernaut and superstar who is painting and visually designing his way into hearts and minds throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
An exceptionally skilled and talented visual artist, renowned for creating incredible visual feasts such as those showcased through his unparalleled collection of personal works in acrylic on canvas. His art bursts with compelling stories, vivid hues, and intricate details, composed in a delicate dance between whimsical and profound, all while weaving a tapestry of surrealism, realism, fantasy, and truth into the subconscious with each viewing. His shows are a must-see.
As a highly sought-after, incredibly perceptive, and meticulously researched creative designer and director, Serge is single-handedly one of the most prolific artists in San Francisco. Not only has he painted over 20 public murals throughout the city over the years, but he has also collaborated on many others.
A body in constant motion that gets much done in little time is one definition of Serge. His tireless energy and endless supply of creativity also help him to be a continuous partner in philanthropy, supporting many important causes. Beyond monetary contributions, he provides his time, talent, and art to support causes near and dear to our human community.
As his voice and perspective have grown through years of producing art on canvases, murals on walls, and designs in the ether, a strong sense of activism has increasingly pervaded his works, whenever and wherever they can. He leads by example, shining light on the art of subversion in our modern context. There are still few better ways to subvert a repressive culture, even during modern times, than by bringing light to the lesser-told histories we risk losing. To make visible and immortalize the hidden figures and fabulous fighters that the former framers unceremoniously suppressed. To express in rich detail the many promises and premises still unfulfilled, such as that we are all created equal and are endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
About Serge’s Business & Philanthropy
When creating art for himself, Serge’s inspiration tends to reflect on urban realities from coast to coast. Keen to the racial, economic, and environmental challenges of our time, influenced by the culture of his homeland, and melded with his life experiences, the voice and the motivation expressed through his work are crisp and clear. His aesthetic incorporates aspects like the grit of New York, the beauty of Miami and Haiti, the wealth of Detroit, the freedom of San Francisco, and a figurative mix of people from times past and those yet to come.
When producing art for others, the level of acumen and professionalism he demonstrates is incomparable. Serge's concern is for the project's outcome and meeting the client's vision for their desired aesthetic or brand. A trusted advisor on all things color and graphic, his expertise is sought out because he is dependable, and he makes art that speaks and feels like no other. Numerous clients have trusted Serge to create and implement solutions for their design needs, being commissioned time and again, for their homes, local businesses, and large companies in sectors like retail, clothing, healthcare, and government. For more information about these and other projects, visit sergegayjr.com/projects.
Serge owns and operates SergeShop.com, his graphic design and visual arts company. He is also a freelance visual art director working with film and video production design teams throughout California. One major project he worked on, with longtime collaborator and film director Matt Stawski, yielded a Grammy nomination for best short-form music video.
Above and beyond producing murals and other visual art that amplify suppressed voices, Serge has taken action on behalf of a broader sense of community, having served on the board for the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza and worked on projects with local community benefit districts, the California Health and Human Services Agency, and the United States Consulate working in partnership with the State Department of Cultural Affairs, plus many non-profit, and other organizations.
EDUCATION
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2014 Contemporary Contemporary, Gauntlet Gallery, SF, CA
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