LOOK ALIVE artists spotlight: MICHAEL SIEBEN

Michael Sieben received his BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin in 1999. His work has been shown throughout the United States as well as Japan, London, Mexico, and Peru. Michael works as a professional illustrator and designer primarily within the subculture of skateboarding and has been a staff writer and illustrator for Thrasher Magazine since 2004. In 2008 he and his friend Stacy Lowery launched their own skateboard brand, Roger Skateboards. Gingko Press in association with Upper Playground recently published a 96 page book of his artwork titled: There’s Nothing Wrong With You (Hopefully.) Michael currently lives and works in South Austin, Texas.

Fake A Dirt Nap 18″ x 18″ acrylic and pencil on panel

Some of Michael’s skateboard graphics for Bueno

Some of Michael’s skateboard graphic designs for Toy Machine.

LOOK ALIVE opens August 7th at Double Punch Gallery

Michael Sieben, Deth P. Sun, Parskid, Jon Vermilyea

August 7th – September 19th 2010

Opening Reception Saturday August 7th 7pm till LATE

Gallery Hours 11 – 7 daily 11 – 6 Sundays