Adam Forfang: Artifacts

Adam Forfang is a native to the Bay Area, trained at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he earned a BFA. Shortly thereafter, he transitioned from a decorated student to a professional artist and teacher.

He currently teaches locally, at Davis High School, and is a continued champion of arts education. Forfang’s approach to painting is eclectic both in style and subject matter. His clever arrangement of objects, striking use of color, and witty approach to his subjects truly set him apart. His style in more recent years has transitioned into what he calls “Compressions.” Drawing from color theory and the aesthetics of pixelated images, Forfang transforms still-lifes, landscapes, and other scenes of every-day-life into optical illusions. His charming paintings defy the eye and remind you of the increasingly digital world of today.