Hello, my name is Fred
About Me
Fred Galang is a true artistic unicorn with 25 years of experience educating the masses on the magic of creativity through the visual arts. As a multidisciplinary artist, Fred is well-versed in conceptual art, painting, drawing, sculpture, digital media, video, photography, design, illustration and branding.
And when he’s not busy creating works of art, you might find him strolling down to the convenience store for a quick snack or enjoying the delightful scent of a newly lit match or freshly printed book.
Let’s Work Together
If you like my work, I would love to work with you. I am open to artistic commissions as well as any other commercial projects. Please peruse my portfolio and contact me if I can be of assistance.
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Artist Statement
The emerging dialogue created by juxtaposing seemingly disparate elements from both historical and contemporary popular iconography lies at the core of my work. The concepts explored in each piece are informed by a wide range of sources, including military textbooks, art history, ethnographic journals, and instructional manuals. Often executed on unconventional surfaces, my paintings and drawings investigate the processes of extrapolation and appropriation as a means of understanding the origins of our socio-cultural influences and nourishment. At the same time, the work engages with the realm of the “popular” to examine its underlying attitudes toward originality, sensitivity, and sincerity.
While my practice reflects a fascination with the pervasiveness of popular imagery, my intention is not to critique it or focus solely on its mass appeal. Instead, I use these visual and conceptual processes to reconsider its role as a powerful conditioning force within contemporary society.