On the "A" w/Souleo: Artist Uses Brands and Icons to Make a Cultural Statement

We see them everywhere -- in commercials, on billboards and the clothes we wear. In a media saturated world logos and icons have penetrated every facet of our subconscious. Visual artist Gregory Saint Amand (GOGO) investigates this exchange between brands, icons and the human psyche. Predominantly taking on the form of portraits, Amand's paintings (on canvas, wood and cardboard) often feature subjects in repose surrounded by an explosion of striking patterns, vibrant color and pop culture refere...