About Wes Lang
Wes Lang is an American artist known for his unique blend of traditional and contemporary art forms, often characterized by bold imagery, intricate details, and a deep exploration of American culture. Born in 1972 in Chatham, New Jersey, Lang began his artistic journey with a background in tattooing, a practice that continues to inform his distinctive style and technique. His artwork spans painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and print, uniting these mediums through a consistent visual language rooted in Americana, Western iconography, Native American motifs, and pop culture references.
Lang’s paintings, drawings, and prints often feature skulls, motorcycles, guns, flags, and religious symbols—meticulously rendered to evoke both reverence and critique. His work explores the complexities of American identity and history, examining cultural mythologies surrounding figures such as cowboys, Native Americans, and outlaws. By juxtaposing emblems of patriotism, consumerism, and rebellion, Wes Lang confronts the contradictions within the American dream and challenges viewers to reconsider their own understanding of its ideals and icons.
