Chris Palmer is a true pop artist whose work comes alive through the energy of popular culture. Inspired by comic books, movies, and television, he creates his art entirely from memory, starting directly with markers and finishing each piece without corrections or revisions. This approach gives his work a sense of immediacy and authenticity, showcasing both his remarkable recall and his unique artistic voice.
His favorite subjects include cultural icons like Star Wars, The Simpsons, and classic TV quiz shows such as Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. While these figures are instantly recognizable, Chris’s interpretations are entirely his own. He makes deliberate choices about spacing, placement, and poses – sometimes spreading characters across the page, other times clustering them together. Whether playful, serious, or humorous, his characters captivate viewers, offering a fresh perspective on familiar images.
Chris’s memory is often astonishing. His mother recalls a drawing he made based on an episode of Happy Days, a show the family hadn’t watched in years. Through his art, Chris celebrates the world of pop culture while demonstrating the power of imagination, memory, and personal vision.
