Eric Parnes (b. 1979) is an American Iranian contemporary artist
based in New York City, USA. His work consists of mixed media
sculptures, paintings, photography, and installation art,
appropriating well-known logos and corporate branding in an
examination of Middle Eastern culture within the constantly
evolving landscape of globalization. Parnes graduated with an
undergraduate degree and an MA from New York University.
The multimedia work of Eric Parnes incorporates both his
cultural and ethnic heritage as an American of Iranian descent, and
is noted for successfully exploring the ongoing history of Oriental
imagery in both the West and the East, in their past and present
reincarnations. Parnes has referred to his own style of art as that
of a "neo Orientalist". Having mastered a wide variety of
mediums, his works highly differentiate and are informed by ancient
and modern history, as well as mysticism, war, and fashion. By
intentionally appropriating and re-contextualizing familiar symbols
of industry giants varying from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Ferrari, to
Puma, Citibank, Subway, and Burger King, Parnes reintroduces the
realities of corporate influence and its developing relationship
with traditional cultures.
For additional information about this artist, visit Mutual Art