2B Abstract

his work samples as an artist. Focusing predominantly in the medium of painting, he includes sculpting, experiential art and molds in his current practice. Rather than pre-planning a work’s outcome at the outset of creation, Bayer uses a deeply meditative practice as his works are created through an subconscious process of fluid motion, movement and coincidence. Bayer eschews the more traditional use of pencil, brush or film to create an initial form and instead allows the paint, motion, fluidity, surroundings and moment to coalesce in creating the new work organically echoing themes of nature and gravity, creating each piece as original and one of a kind. He strives to cultivate a state of mind that lets go of ego and preconceived ideas towards inner freedom and full acceptance of the art’s spontaneous will for creation. Bayer’s process is multi-layered always beginning with entering into a meditative state. Each final work is the compilation of many works of art each layered over the previous adding to, distracting from and ultimately coalescing into a final singular piece of art. The process often includes the artist entering into a transcendent, euphoric state as the art is finalized ultimately providing the viewer with a doorway that leads to a similar energy and state of transcendence. Vortexes, portals, organic shapes and rhythms appear throughout his work. His process reflects the human psyche as we layer experiences, thoughts, dreams, fears and hopes into a singular existence and vision. Bayer was featured in the arts section of the LA Times and Spin Magazine, has performed throughout the United States, and was featured in a group show at LA’s Highways performance space and gallery.