Los Angeles-based Serbian-American artist Ivan Butorac, also known as Art Sniper, brings his far out, vividly saturated spray‑can photography to the forefront of BLVKBOOK’s experimental gallery space. Blurring the line between street‑art iconography and fine‑art photography, his work elevates the humble aerosol can into hypnotic large‑scale prints that pulse with color, energy, and motion
A Fusion of Street Culture & Meditative Sleight
At the heart of Ivan’s practice is a love letter to graffiti culture. Through sculptural set-ups built in his studio, he captures spray‑can silhouettes each with colorful radiating halos – as emblems of expressionism and cultural rebellion. His limited‑edition prints glorify these forms with dazzling chromatic compositions and hypnotic optical effects .
From Belgrade Roots to L.A. Studio
Born in Belgrade in 1980, Ivan grew up immersed in an artistic household. He trained at the Belgrade Arts Academy before relocating to Los Angeles, following a formative residency in Brooklyn under Saint Clair Cemin. His work exists in a vibrant in‑between: abstract yet geometric, recognizable yet surreal always inviting the viewer to ask:
Currently collaborating with BLVKBOOK, Ivan is deepening his engagement with sculptural set design and immersive exhibition formats. Expect room‑filling installations, augmented optics, and limited‑edition artist editions exclusive to our gallery.
Ivan Butorac’s work is more than pop‑art photography it’s a riot of color, culture, and contemplation. By transforming everyday spray cans into cosmic icons, he challenges viewers to see power in the mundane and possibilities in the overlooked. His visceral, optical flare makes him a defining voice within BLVKBOOK’s mission: pushing experimental art into the public sphere with flair, depth, and global resonance.
Ivan Butorac’s work is more than pop‑art photography it’s a riot of color, culture, and contemplation. By transforming everyday spray cans into cosmic icons, he challenges viewers to see power in the mundane and possibilities in the overlooked. His visceral, optical flare makes him a defining voice within BLVKBOOK’s mission: pushing experimental art into the public sphere with flair, depth, and global resonance.
Let me know if you’d like to feature a studio visit, artist Q&A, or behind‑the‑scene shots of Ivan’s upcoming BLVKBOOK collaboration!