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Artist: Gary Gee

Gary Gee, based in Indianapolis, IN, is a multi-faceted artist whose primary focus is on drawing, but his artistic expression extends to painting, ceramics, mixed media, murals, and installations. Influenced by early rap and hip-hop culture, German expressionism, and cultural references, Gee's work reflects a deep interest in urban architecture, art history, and travel. Inspired by the character J.J. Evans from the show Good Times, particularly the on-screen paintings created by artist Ernie Barnes, Gee draws from a wide range of influences, infusing his pieces with a signature style and sense of humor. His ongoing series of handcast ceramic heads and skulls showcase a fascination with materials, incorporating multiple layers of glazes, luster finishes, acrylic, and spray paint ornamentation.Gary Gee @originalgarygee About the Artwork: Nu Art A Facts (pronounced new artifacts) A genre coined by Gary Gee—this body of work blends non-functional ceramics and mixed media with the spirit of hip-hop, historical reflection, and cultural symbolism. Each piece operates as a sculptural archive—part testimony, part remix, part resistance. Rooted in street aesthetics but elevated through fine art language, Nu Art A Facts is a visual vernacular that reclaims narrative control and honors Black stories through form, texture, and coded language.