Est. 2014
Dubbed a "Renaissance" artist by Forbes, Brooklyn-based artist Cavier (b. 1988) represents a new generation of multi-media artists. Though his work is often compared to the likes of Picasso and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Cavier's unique style (often evoking multiple mediums ranging from oil and gold leaf to spray paint and paper collage) is inimitably his own. His work ties contemporary pop culture into themes of race and identity, creating a distinct and compelling world.
Raised in Detroit, Cavier attended Emmanuel College on basketball scholarship. During his second year, he was discovered by a model scout and embarked on an international career which spanned the globe from New York to South Africa. Cavier quickly found himself on the other side of the camera’s lens and as a photographer, he continued to work with top agencies DNA, Request, and Ford Models. His photographs subsequently appeared in Complex, Interview Magazine, amongst other publications while his client list grew to includebrands such as Puma, Footaction, Hudson Jeans, and Jack Threads. Currently, he is Director of Photography for Black Pyramid, Hudson Outerwear (Soulja Boy), and Pro-Standard, an athletic brand in partnership with the NBA.
Cavier redefines the meaning of “multi-media artist” with an expansive skillset in a broad spectrum of mediums which include oil paintings, music, art installations, photography, and graphic design. Both his photographs and paintings are constructed with high contrast, bold lines, and vibrant color schemes. His pieces have been featured in the Mayson Gallery as well as celebrity art shows curated by the Fancy Art Collective. In addition, he collaborated with Saks Fifth Avenue placing art installations throughout the department store and in its window displays. He is currently working on several projects that encompass ad campaigns, art shows, store displays, agency websites, and commercials. Most recently, Cavier's work hung in a group show at the World Trade Center curated by the NYC Culture Club. He is also fresh off a summer residency with City of Light Gallery in Seattle, WA.