Dillon Boy is an American artist, designer, graphic artist, and illustrator who employs various techniques to make his works increasingly unique.
Dillon Boy, alongside Shepard Fairey, participated in creating the iconic "Hope" campaign poster for Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008.
Recognized as a prominent figure in "Pop Avant-Garde" art, Dillon Boy (or D-Boy) gained fame for his ultra-vibrant and colorful art.
Born James Dillon Wright in 1979 in Las Vegas, Dillon Boy has honed his methods as a multidisciplinary artist for nearly 20 years, earning a prominent place in the world of Street Art with his inimitable style.
His works garnered attention, particularly online, in 2007. The following year, he was featured in Time magazine's "Person of the Year" issue. In 2017, Dillon Boy ranked among the most searched artists on search engines, a digital popularity that has expanded his recognition to the general public.
Using acrylic, aerosol, markers, scribbles, and oil pens, the artist employs a wide range of techniques to create increasingly unique creations.
What makes his signature so unique? His art primarily resonates with us through his use of pop culture references from the 90s and 2000s.
Whether it's characters from cult films or animated series from major studios, or even mass consumer products, he immerses us in our childhood or adolescent memories.
