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Bio
Vic "delirium" DeLeon is a classically-trained artist and tinkerer living in the Pacific Northwest. His work spans multiple mediums, both physical and digital, and his subject matter frequently highlights the outright absurdities and paradoxes of "nerd culture" in modern life. A familiar name in digital arts and entertainment, he has produced and directed countless beloved video games, TV series, and interactive projects.
At Microsoft he led teams of artists on the multi-billion-dollar Xbox HALO franchise where he modeled, sculpted, and detailed 3D models and environments, cinematic trailers, and promotional materials. He held a creative leadership role at HTC VIVE on the last generation of VR hardware and video games. He led virtual set development on the live-action PERCY JACKSON series for Disney+ at Industrial Light & Magic. Most recently he was Studio Art Director on ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDED, ARK II, and ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES on Paramount+.
Statement
My non-commercial work explores the collision between contemporary imagery and the corrosive forces of digital culture. I am driven by the spectacle of our era—how once-potent symbols are rapidly deconstructed, distorted, and reabsorbed into the chaotic stream of social media. In this endless cycle of consumption and fragmentation, once-clear and recognizable symbols lose their true meaning, becoming spectral echoes of their former selves. Through my traditional artwork, I aim to expose the haunting undercurrent of this transformation.
"I like to surreptitiously embed subtle scenarios into each piece; hidden messages and meanings, situations and juxtapositions. Viewers feel rewarded when they find something special or meaningful, and instantly feel like they might be in on something others are not. That's precious to me and I try very hard to accomplish this with each piece."
On the films of Wes Anderson miniature series...
"I love giving viewers a tiny artificial world to explore for themselves very much like a miniature stage play frozen in time. The films of Wes Anderson presented a colorful and fantastical theme that rendered itself well to the typically eccentric nature of my miniature sculptures. The director has used miniatures in several of his films including The Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, and most recently in The Grand Budapest Hotel. He professes to enjoying the "old-fashioned artificiality and charm" of miniatures and I tend to agree with him."
Art Shows
Seattle Dec 3 - Jan 31
ghostgalleryshop.com
Covid House of Horrors
Seattle Oct-25 - Nov 7
ArtSavesMe.org
BEMIS ARTS SPRING SHOW
Seattle April 28 & 29
UNITY at the BEMIS SUMMER ART SHOW
Seattle August 4-6, 2017
Unitedcreations.com/unity
"In Dreams" - an art show tribute to David Lynch
On view at SPOKE NYC April 8 - 30, 2017
Opening Night Reception : April, 8, 6-9pm
Purchase prints and originals here
SPOKE NYC is pleased to present "In Dreams" - an art show tribute to David Lynch. Comprised of over 80 artists from around the globe, the exhibition evokes the emotional complexities and stylistic ventures of Lynch’s work through a variety of mediums, such as painting, sculptures and limited edition fine art prints.
Bemis Arts Spring Show, Seattle WA
55 S. Atlantic Street, Seattle WA 98134
April 1-2
Bemisarts.com
Vic DeLeon featured in new book
curated by Spoke Art Gallery, San Francisco
Curated by Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco, “Bad Dads” has continued to grow and progress as a dynamic group exhibition since its inaugural show in 2011. A visual treasure trove, Bad Dads grants fans of Wes Anderson another creative avenue to explore his inspired worlds and movies.
The book features an original cover by graphic artist Max Dalton, a foreword by writer and director Wes Anderson himself, and an introduction by TV and movie critic Matt Zoller Seitz, author of the bestselling Wes Anderson Collection books.
Purchase here.
Bemis Arts Show, Seattle WA 
Gallery 1988, Los Angeles CA
Spoke Art Gallery, San Francisco CA
Urban Light Studios @Greenwood Collective, Seattle WA
Ltd. Gallery, Seattle WA
Flower Pepper Gallery, Pasadena CA
Bemis Arts Spring Show, Seattle WA
Bemis Arts Fall Show, Seattle WA
