This amazing Nike commercial from 2007 inspired me to paint the large underwater scene of Lebron James. The ad was and still is my favorite. The music is perfect, the colors are stunning and the idea is so unique. Leading up to this painting, I had painted many pieces that dealt with the "grid." With what started as a few squares on a canvas earlier in the year, developed into thousands of squares, each with different characteristics to help create an image. And this particular painted image reflects not only my interest in the grid and pixilization, but my appreciation for advertising, technology, and athletics.
