ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS DYER

Chris Dyer is a Montreal based artist whose art ranges from Visionary, Street Art and Skate Art. He is one of a small group of artists who are bridging the gap between these styles.

Chris Dyer, in front of one of his works

Dyer started doing artwork locally in Montreal, in exhibition and being frequently featured in local art zines. This exposure granted Dyer the opportunity to get his art seen globally. In 2004, Dyer partnered with Creation Skateboards out of San Francisco. Every summer since then, Chris makes a yearly trip out to the West Coast. During these yearly trips, Dyer frequently did exhibitions, and this also gave him global recognition. Dyer does shows globally on a regular basis and has visited countries such as Peru, Belgium, and Mexico. He has done live art and installations at global transformational festivals such as the Enlighten Festival in Costa Rica. Dyer has also collaborated with a number of Visionary artists including Alex and Alyson Grey, HR Giger, Shepard Fairy, and Robert Venosa. Chris Dyer Launched his brand, Positive Creations, in 2004 as well.

Art by Chris Dyer 

Aside from gallery exhibitions, skate collaborations and street art all over globe, Dyers brand creates a number of products, including hemp clothing, skateboards, hat pins, and tapestries.

In 2009, Dyer had filmed and co-directed a biographical documentary on his life and art. And in 2011, Schiffler Publications published a 256 hard cover book of his art.

Art By Chris Dyer 

More recently, Dyer has been doing live painting and Installations at festivals such as the Great North Festival in Maine and Symbiosis. Dyer also does regular workshops at Alex Grey's The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors and has an installation there as well. Dyers work is always extremely vibrant and cartoon characterized.  There is high detail, contrast and movement in his works, and they truly are Positive Creations.