Mixed Media Artist

Background

A mixed media artist combines different materials and techniques to create artwork, such as combining paint, photography, collage, digital elements, and found objects. They work in studios or creative spaces, experimenting with various mediums to express ideas and tell stories. Their work might be displayed in galleries, online, or used for commercial projects like advertising or film.

Similar Roles

Graphic Designer

Illustrator

Lessons to help you on this path

Creating an Instagram Business Account

Next Step Roles

Senior Artist→Art Director→Creative Director→Gallery Curator

Publications

Art in AmericaFrieze Magazine

Books

The Art BookWays of SeeingThe Creative Habit

Movies

Exit Through the Gift ShopAbstract: The Art of Design

Key Figures

Kara WalkerDavid HockneyAnselm KieferKehinde Wiley

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference700, 702.8For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Mixed Media CreatorMultimedia ArtistInterdisciplinary Artist

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