Born: 1977
Hometown: Connecticut
Based in: Los Angeles
Though simple in appearance and form, the work of Ben Loiz tells the story of his life—a progression from the layered textures of walls and spray paint of his youth to the geometric forms found in design to the uplifting words of his faith, each part influences and enriches the next. His work that uses language, color, and shape to explore the shared sentiments of life and to communicate meaning in a form that, just like life, takes time and attention to decipher, like solving a puzzle.
Along with solo and group exhibitions in the United States, Ben’s artwork has been exhibited internationally in Canada, Australia, Denmark, Japan, China, Paris, Madrid, and the Netherlands. His paintings and prints are also available through his online shop, Other Things.
Ben also operates a studio where he teams with purposeful clients to reach their business goals through design. He’s worked with brands and institutions like Nike, UCLA, Coca-Cola, Buildbox, the University of Southern California, The Corita Art Center, Aspire Public Schools, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Neiman Marcus, and the City of Laguna Beach. He has taken speaking engagements at universities, businesses, and conferences, and has facilitated creative learning workshops with youth.
What inspires you?
Words, shapes, and colors
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Simple, thoughtful, colorful
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Mildred Thompson, Corita Kent, Alexander Calder, Paul Klee
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
A pencil
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
To keep going
1 Collection
Exhibitions
L O V E and sometimes Y
2022
12 Inch
2022
Off-Register
2008
Love Builds Up
2007
A Nice Set
2007
HIGH MATH
2006
Give Large
2006
Too Much Posse
2006
Different Points
2006
It’s All Around Us
2005
A Compilation of Sorts
2005
The Promise Land
2005
Drawing Expo
2005
Sketchel
2005
Ascenders/Decenders
2005
New Traditionalists Pt. 2
2005
Print This!
2005
Skate or Die
2005
FUFI FUFI
2005
Wearables Expo
2005
Out of Doors
2005
Time To Fly
2004
8.5 x 11
2003
Up Our Sleeve
2003
Broken Deck Show
2003
Typecon 2003 Poster Exhibit
2003
Dome Piece
2003
X Hand
2002
Coded Language
2002
Creative Control
1999
Press
CanvasRebel
2022
Logo Geek Podcast
2022
Shoutout LA
2022
TheArtling
2022
Print Magazine, Regional Design Annual
2014
Experimenta Magazine, 60
2008
LA Taco
2007
+81 Magazine, 36
2007
Tokion Magazine, 55
2006
Fredem Magazine, 6
2006
Exhibitions
L O V E and sometimes Y
2022
12 Inch
2022
Off-Register
2008
Love Builds Up
2007
A Nice Set
2007
HIGH MATH
2006
Give Large
2006
Too Much Posse
2006
Different Points
2006
It’s All Around Us
2005
A Compilation of Sorts
2005
The Promise Land
2005
Drawing Expo
2005
Sketchel
2005
Ascenders/Decenders
2005
New Traditionalists Pt. 2
2005
Print This!
2005
Skate or Die
2005
FUFI FUFI
2005
Wearables Expo
2005
Out of Doors
2005
Time To Fly
2004
8.5 x 11
2003
Up Our Sleeve
2003
Broken Deck Show
2003
Typecon 2003 Poster Exhibit
2003
Dome Piece
2003
X Hand
2002
Coded Language
2002
Creative Control
1999
Press
CanvasRebel
2022
Logo Geek Podcast
2022
Shoutout LA
2022
TheArtling
2022
Print Magazine, Regional Design Annual
2014
Experimenta Magazine, 60
2008
LA Taco
2007
+81 Magazine, 36
2007
Tokion Magazine, 55
2006
Fredem Magazine, 6
2006