A D A M  G O T A

b. 1983

Adventure, Aptitude, Aesthetic. Adam Gota, a multifaceted Artist & Designer from Monterey, California. He is a contemporary mixed media painter whose work identifies with his own family’s history, the Japanese American diaspora, and today's social and political climate. His heritage, in combination with his work, has given him his sense of social justice. The icons from his past and today's symbols of status and luxury is a juxtaposition of the past and present, combining traditional and digital media. His work is a blend of his own personality and life within the fictional and propagated American dream, he explores his unique American experiences and his own identity. Focusing on his art and finding peace of mind, he is still passionate about his creative expression, time in nature and advocating for our environment. Pushing it every day one step further, he hopes to inspire others to make bold moves and push boundaries. Always experimenting with new materials and mediums, his work is constantly evolving.