CJ Metzger
Candace (or CJ) Metzger is a painter, illustrator & graphic designer whose creations blend surreal and whimsical imagery. She is trained in a number of art-making methods, but uses acrylics, collage, mixed media, and digital art making methods most often.
Her exhibition history began 8 years ago, with her artist sister (Miss Mindy) and a band of diverse artisans that were determined to bring their, now termed - pop-surrealism - genre of art to the art to the public eye. In doing so she found that people really adored the more character based and folk art inspired pieces she created and found them unique and refreshing. Her work transcends basic illustration through their narration coupled by compelling intent.
Metzger received her BA from CSULA, studied at Art Center - Pasadena, and received her Masters’ at USC, all whilst continuing to exhibit in strange locations (in a bank vault, on the sidewalk, on a roof top)…
For CJ, her diverse, creative life and career journey sure hasn’t been by any textbook, but she feels that when you follow your passions - there really isn’t one - and that’s just the way she likes it.