From Graffiti To Graphics, Dmitri Aske Charms Viewers With Colorful Mosaics And Sculptures

A geometric white-haired figure extends both arms among orange, red and pink triangular forms.

In the year 2000, Russian artist Dmitri Aske established his career in the arts starting with graffiti writing. Evident in his portfolio and archive, the graffiti lettering served him well in building upon his artistic skillset. Aske branched off into illustration, contemporary art, typography, graphic and mural design – making him a multifaceted and exceptional artist. Shapes are a large part of his characteristic style, manipulating them to introduce imagery that stands out and makes a statement. With works spanning from 2003 to 2019 on his website, there is a versatility that is undeniable and utterly admirable. The style of Aske is flamboyantly engaging to viewers far and wide. His work is quite geometrical, many of the subjects carved out in varying shapes of different colors. The mosaics are compelling and some provide commentary on his homeland, technology, sports, and humanity.

A bright blue geometric face has multicolored features and dark cylindrical shapes arranged above its head.
Geometric hands reach across a keyboard toward a screen showing a suited figure with an eye emblem.
Illustrated motorcyclists ride red bikes through a canyon of angular blue towers beneath a red sky.
Two stylized helmet profiles meet around a circular black and yellow crash-test symbol.

All images, courtesy of the artist: Dmitri Aske

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