Keith Mayerson: My American Dream

Keith Mayerson is an artist who creates epic paintings that depict an alternate American 21st century. He uses microscopic brushstrokes and coloring to depict familiar figures, personal scenes, and abstract "iconscapes". His work evokes the spiritual and cultural commentary of Symbolists, modernists, and Old Masters. This survey presents a "wordless novel" that reconstructs the cultural landscape of American politics to emphasize belonging and understanding. The latest chapter features hundreds of works from 1997 to 2021, with a foreword by cartoonist Gary Panter, an essay by painter Ann Craven, and a conversation between Keith Mayerson and painter Celeste Dupuy-Spencer.

Format: Hardback
Length: 428 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Karma

New York-based painter Keith Mayerson, born in 1966, draws inspiration from American history and pop culture symbols. Through meticulous brushstrokes and vibrant coloring, he portrays familiar figures, personal scenes, and abstract "iconscapes." While his formal style hints at a French Impressionist influence, his images also carry the spiritual and cultural depth of Symbolists, as well as the visionary aspects of American modernists and the Old Masters.

In this comprehensive survey, Mayerson presents a "wordless novel" for the 21st century. He reimagines the cultural landscape of American politics to prioritize belonging and understanding. Since the George W. Bush era, his long-running nonlinear narrative, "My American Dream," has been showcased in separate catalogs as "chapters." The ongoing series continues to evolve, with this latest chapter featuring a vast collection of works spanning from 1997 to 2021. It includes a foreword by renowned cartoonist Gary Panter, an essay by painter Ann Craven, and a captivating conversation between Keith Mayerson and painter Celeste Dupuy-Spencer.

Mayerson's artistic journey is a testament to his ability to capture the essence of American culture and history through his unique painterly perspective. His works invite viewers to explore the complexities of the nation's past and present, fostering a deeper appreciation for the diverse tapestry of American society.

Weight: 2835g
Dimension: 287 x 267 x 46 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781949172836