Nate Lowman — American Artist

Nate Lowman is an American artist known for his twist on pop art. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from New York University in 2001. The first solo exhibition of his work in New York City was held in 2009 at the Maccarone Gallery. Lowman recently had a solo exhibition at the gallery Salon 94. From 2008 until their breakup in February 2010, he dated actress Mary-Kate Olsen... (wikipedia)

A lot of people use a smiley face when they write letters. But it's this huge insane compulsion, like 'I'm happy! I swear!' I'm not buying it.
I'm really interested in the difference between selfishness and generosity. It confuses me to no end because sometimes it all just feels like pure indulgence on my part.
To me, a drop of oil paint or a xerographic dot are the same thing - they're all just language.
I do not connect fashion to elegance. Elegance is in the wilderness, and fashion is in the domestic.
I love language, and I love the failure of language.