In 2013 I painted 2 portraits of Biggie and Tupac and reimagined them as Hip-Hop Royalty. My vision was to produce works that were inspired by The Masters of...
"Anywhere But Here" is based off a painting I worked on back in the UK last year. I was going through a rough time and decided to revisit old themes in my work that I enjoyed creating. The idea behind the woman gazing out the window represents a positive outlook.
Lost for words is a short film that follows Amar Stewart's life after beating Stage 4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a form of cancer that has changed his outlook on life. After discovering an aggressive tumor on his tongue, the only option for him was to have a total glossectomy, the full removal of his tongue amongst other invasive treatments.
I was recently commissioned to paint a portrait of Biggie for Angie Martinez, The Voice of New York.
We visit artist Amar Stewart at his London based studio to discuss his inspirations behind his work and find out more about the new collection for his upcoming show in New York. Amar Stewart http://www.amarstewart.com Art & Music: The Saatchi Gallery Magazine. http://www.saatchigallery.com/artandmusic/ Location - Carnaby St & Kingly Court, London.
Master Impressions is NOW OPEN at freshlybakedgallery.com/masterimpressions!! www.freshlybakedgallery.com In a world-first promotion our fans and followers 'curated' the sixth and final piece in Amar Stewart's Master Impressions show! Watch the video of Amar immortalising Snoop Dogg (sorry Pac, Dre)!
In September I will be stateside doing a live art show for Project Integration which will be coinciding with the NELA ART WALK. It will be hosted by BTS Sound System in down town L.A. Director/ Photographer - Jordan Buck. Artwork - Amar Stewart. Music - Onra (I wanna go back).