Artist Profile: Jeremy Szuder - szuder.com

The heart of Jeremy Szuder was spawned in La Mirada, California in September of 1972, a time still ripe with good tastes. Szuder’s palette was filled with heaping doses of Californian nostalgia, his parents’ vinyl collection, plenty of animals, and too many Saturday morning cartoons.

His freshman year of high school, Szuder published his own skater/bmx/punk rock zine and named it, “The Thrashing Edge”. The rag thrived at home and abroad for half a decade. This endeavor gave Szuder an opportunity to combine his talents as a photographer, writer, and underground culture enthusiast. This project was an accomplishment; it inspired other freaky kids to start their own publications.

In 1992, Szuder created the images that spawned the La Habra-based, independent company Generic Clothing. He served as sole graphic designer for this company as well as its offspring: Flirt Clothing, Bike Skateboards, and Media Skateboards. His commercial pursuits have not been confined only to apparel and gear. A few murals can be seen at X-Records in Norco and Acapulco Gold in downtown Los Angeles. Graphic arts continue to be an important facet of Szuder’s career.

In 1994 his musical passions finally led him to the drum throne of a five piece, eclectic Rock and Roll band called Los Cincos. The band received steady support from the quintessential indie record label Sympathy for the Record Industry. The band played, toured, and recorded successfully until early 1999.

The blossoming L.A. underground art scene has inspired his art tremendously. Influences include antique store mystique, 50’s kitsch, and underground comics. These days Szuder’s media of choice are pen and paper, oil and acrylic, and even multi-media collage. His work can be viewed at galleries and art shows around Southern California. He shows art and dj’s at monthly Cannibal Flower events.

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Lots of eye treats, music, writings on Jeremy's site. The skateboard deck paintings in the galleries rock.

(stripped from glubibulga)