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The Shaman Eye by Louis Carreon
The Shaman Eye by Louis Carreon
The Shaman Eye by Louis Carreon
The Shaman Eye by Louis Carreon
The Shaman Eye by Louis Carreon
The Shaman Eye by Louis Carreon
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The Shaman Eye by Louis Carreon

  • Louis Carreon merges contemporary street art techniques with sacred Native American shamanic imagery
  • The composition explores themes of spiritual transformation central to the artist's personal journey
  • Carreon draws inspiration from Basquiat and Haring while establishing his own distinctive voice
  • The artist's background in Los Angeles graffiti culture informs his bold, layered aesthetic approach
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$38,500
Item No. 32-1133

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Louis Carreon
b. 1977 | American

The Shaman Eye

Signed "Louis Carreon" (lower right)
Mixed media on canvas

Drawing from his exploration of shamanic themes and spiritual transformation, Louis Carreon's The Shaman Eye represents a powerful synthesis of contemporary street art aesthetics with ancient Native American iconography. This monumental composition emerges from Carreon's broader investigation into the sacred role of shamans as spiritual intermediaries, connecting the physical and metaphysical realms through vibrant. . .
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Louis Carreon
b. 1977 | American

The Shaman Eye

Signed "Louis Carreon" (lower right)
Mixed media on canvas

Drawing from his exploration of shamanic themes and spiritual transformation, Louis Carreon's The Shaman Eye represents a powerful synthesis of contemporary street art aesthetics with ancient Native American iconography. This monumental composition emerges from Carreon's broader investigation into the sacred role of shamans as spiritual intermediaries, connecting the physical and metaphysical realms through vibrant imagery.

The composition centers on a commanding figure adorned with an elaborate feathered headdress, the plumage radiating outward like rays of spiritual energy. The shaman's penetrating blue eye serves as the focal point, gazing directly at the viewer with intensity. Carreon employs his signature mixed-media technique, layering spray paint, acrylics and other materials to create textural depth across the ceremonial regalia. The figure is adorned with an array of intricate geometric patterns that echo traditional Native American beadwork and textile designs, while the abstracted background creates an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere.

Louis Carreon stands among the most significant contemporary artists bridging street art culture with fine art practice, transforming his personal journey of redemption into powerful visual statements. Born in California in 1977, Carreon emerged from the Los Angeles graffiti scene of the 1990s, drawing inspiration from masters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, who similarly merged urban aesthetics with gallery contexts. His artistic development was profoundly shaped by a period of incarceration, during which he dedicated himself to studying art history and refining his drawing skills through daily sketching practice. This transformative experience led him to explore themes of spirituality, healing and cultural identity that define his mature work.

Canvas: 58 1/2" high x 48" wide (148.59 x 1232.92 cm)
Frame: 59 5/8" high x 49 1/4" wide x 1 1/4" deep (151.45 x 125.10 x 3.18 cm)
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The Shaman Eye by Louis Carreon
Maker: Carreon, Louis
Period: 1919-Present
Origin: America
Type: Paintings
Style: Postmodernism
Depth: 1.25 in. (3.18 cm)
Width: 49.25 in. (125.1 cm)
Height: 59.63 in. (151.45 cm)
Canvas Width: 48.000 in. (121.92 cm)
Canvas Height: 58.500 in. (148.59 cm)
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