Although traditionally an exterior signage material, Dibond continues to be integrated into the world of fine art. Its rigidity and smooth surface enables the material to be painted, mounted and cut with ease allowing a variety of artists around the world to utilize it. Each of the featured artists transforms the material, showcasing both versatility and innovation. (more…)
Four Featured Artists Transform Dibond Into Unique Works Of Fine Art
Hand-Painted Dibond Mural Showcases Small Town’s Humble Beginnings
Jay Allen, owner of ShawCraft Signs, is no stranger to the task of historically commemorative murals. The artist was responsible for the Lincoln Highway’s hand-painted murals that stretched for 179 miles of Illinois from Fulton to Lynwood. (more…)
Renowned English Painter Creates Impressive Pop Artworks Debuting At The LACMA
©David Hockney, photos ©Museum Associates/LACMA
Celebrated English painter, David Hockney, is exhibiting his wildly anticipated David Hockney: 82 Portraits and 1 Still-Life series in the US. The exhibition has had renowned success across Europe and Australia and will debut at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). (more…)
Renowned London Based Cityscape Painter Experiments With Dibond Aluminum Composite
Christopher Farrell is a renowned fine artist based in London. His illustrious career began after studying Visual Arts at De Montfort University and then gaining his post-graduate degree at the RA Schools. It was at the RA Schools that he received a variety of awards and an invitation to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen to acknowledge the achievements of young people in the UK. (more…)
Minnesota Native Showcases His Talent In The Lost Art Of Hand-Painted Signs
Hand-painted signs are a novelty. Not everyone possesses the prowess or even talent to paint signage by hand. Dave Correll of Brushwork Signs in Faribault, Minnesota does. He has gained recognition for his works, which were featured in Signs Of The Times highlighting two particular signs utilizing Dibond aluminum composite. (more…)
Hand-Painted Murals Stretch Across Acclaimed Illinois Highway Using Dibond Aluminum Composite Substrate
As a centennial celebration, the Lincoln Highway’s history was immortalized with a series of hand-painted murals that stretch across 179 miles of Illinois from Fulton to Lynwood. Once the original U.S. 30 route, the historical significance of the Lincoln Highway was captured with a series, hand-painted by Jay Allen. (more…)
Artist Creates Stunningly Realistic Paintings On Dibond Aluminum Composite
Linden Hopwood is a figurative artist out of Scotland where he works mostly on private commissions. His realistic works have gained international recognition. Hopwood has an interesting background having an education in Fine Arts but waited until his “semi-retirement” to pursue art full-time. (more…)
Texas Artist Creates Abstract Works Inspired By The Female Form On Dibond Aluminum Composite
The female form inspires artist Paul Carola works with bold color schemes taken from a life-long love of LEGOs. The artist had an interesting start into the world of fine art. He studied Graphic Design but after a few years with a printing company began his exploration into painting. He would use fine art as an escape from the everyday banality of his job. (more…)
Renowned Artist Albert Oehlen Features Captivating Series of Dibond Aluminum Panels
Renowned German contemporary artist, Albert Oehlen, completes his most ambitious United States exhibition, featuring 45 acclaimed works. The exhibit, created with the Cleveland Museum of Art, showcases the extraordinary artistic range of Oehlen, who has made his mark on the art world since the 1970s. Featuring both new and seen works, the artist showcases his pieces from the last 30 years. (more…)
Figurative Artist Chooses Dibond Aluminum Composite As Her Substrate Of Choice
Contemporary figurative painter Shana Levenson from Albuquerque, NM finished her Masters of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in May of 2016. Levenson has been painting in a full-time capacity for the past five years, but has always had an interest and special acclivity for art. (more…)