"From Scandinavia to Hong Kong, artist Joey DeRuy has adapted to his surroundings and absorbed various influences, which have promoted an intuitive creative style for which he is renowned. His illustrative, abstract paintings are often representative of the equally rational and irrational world we live in. Born in the late 70s to philanthropists in Africa, Joey has had many influences spanning and exceeding the gamut of many modern pop-artists. As a young child, his fascination with life in all aspects, as well as his natural talent, led him to expressions under conventional mediums including the standard of pencil and paper, as well as tutelage under famous artists during his early teens. Joey has since explored other eclectic avenues including tattoo art, illustration and design, and has eventually evolved to his current medium - fine art painting.
Always keen to nurture new art styles, Joey's roots in paint with encaustic powder mixed with beeswax represents the oldest form of painting; one of the many ruminates of his youth in Africa. Joey has knowledge of painting many expressionistic styles, including painting with flower petals, plants and ashes, Joey has truly been witness to a world of inspiration. His passion and creativity are not limited to the canvas. Joey is, as well, a philanthropist and has donated work to such causes as the Human Rights Campaign?s Black Tie Dinner and DIFFA ? Design industries foundation fighting AIDS."
