
Introduction
George Bayer, an esteemed international artist, has left an indelible mark on the global art scene throughout his decades-long career. Influenced by a diverse background spanning the United Kingdom, Cuba, Sicily, Russia, and the USA, his artistic journey has been shaped across continents, including Japan, Russia, Afghanistan, China, Turkey, Taiwan, and Europe.
His formative experiences in Japan during the 80s and 90s propelled him into various roles—from a video artist to a concert stage designer, music producer, music video director, and creator of live fashion shows. Collaborations with Japanese artists and corporations enriched his artistic odyssey.
Bayer's work, spanning five decades of political strife, sacrifice, and resilience, is characterized by bold colors, striking imagery, and a touch of humor. Rooted in the landscapes of Florida, the trends of Asia, the cultural tapestry of Turkey, and the mystique of medieval characters, his art mirrors his lived experiences.
Employing unique techniques like multiple printings and transparent acetate overlays, Bayer creates a vibrant, three-dimensional effect. His "La Chats" series, embracing primary colors and diverse forms, features unconventional expressions of affection, sparking contemplation with juxtapositions and text that forces the observer to look twice and again.
Apprenticeships:
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Robert Rauschenberg
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Laurie Anderson
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Judy Chicago
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Pioneer Japan Interactive Project
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Art Park Lewiston, New York
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San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts
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Video Internship at The Interspace Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
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Richard Mock
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JVC Japan
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Collette
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Agnes Denes
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Interactive kiosk Musée d'Orsay in Paris

Exhibitions and Awards:
William Burroughs ("Spaceman") with Allen Ginsburg and Dr. Timothy Leary
Documentary on China, Robert Rauschenberg's "Rocky Tour"
Solo Ceramic Exhibition, Vaikuntha , Taipei, Taiwan
1st place, Japan JVC Video Festival, Tokyo, Japan
1st place, Ithaca Film and Video Festival, New York
Sony Video Award for Art and Creative Works, Los Angeles
Group Shows, David Byrne Kitchen Gallery, White Towers
One-Man Video Show, The Wave Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Group Video Show, The Interspace Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Sculpture Group Show, Area Club Exhibition, New York
Video in the library/exhibited in The Lux, London
Technicolor Full Grant and Scholarship, Los Angeles
Temple University Tuition Grant and Scholarship, Tyler, PA
National PBS Development Broadcast Award, Public TV, USA
Events & concerts in Tokyo & Paris, Issey Miyake, EPO, Southern Allstars,
Yukihiro Takahashi,
Junko Shimada, Ryuichi Sakamoto
Interactive kiosk video at Musée d'Orsay in Paris
The gallery Harajuku solo Exhibition Tokyo Japan
Vaikuntha solo exhibition Taipei Taiwan
One Taipei 2024 Exhibition Taipei Taiwan
Artworks for toilets (small spaces, Hankyu men’s Store) Tokyo Japan
Art Circle exhibition Hong Kong
Suma group show South Korea Seoul
Vaikuntha 3 LEAFs Tea exhibition Taipei Taiwan
Four-walls Art Fair Seoul Soth Korea
YONEMART Le Chat and 3 LEAFs tea Tokyo Japan
The “Big” gallery Harajuku solo Exhibition Tokyo Japan
The Art fair Seoul South Korea
Vaikuntha solo exhibition Taipei Taiwan
The gallery Harajuku solo Exhibition Tokyo Japan

Total Media Exposure: 105 outlets
Official Media Websites: 128 articles
Social media - Facebook:14 posts (estimated total reach: 2,466 million followers)
Social media - Instagram: 8 posts (including Stories, estimated total reach: 774,000
Newspaper Exposure: Liberty Times” circulation of 600,000 and “Youth Daily
Exclusive Media Interviews: WE PEOPLE
Media Attendance at Openings: 70 outlets
International Chinese Media: VOGUE, GQ, Taiwan Tatler
High-End Luxury Media: WE PEOPLE, Rich Life, Elegance
Design and Lifestyle Media: Shopping Design, La Vie, Trendy People], 1%,[Da])
Fashion and Trend Media: M’INT, KEEDAN 起點 [Starting Point])
Travel and Style Media: (欣傳媒 [Xing Media], 人誌 [Ren Magazine])
General/Print Newspapers: Liberty Taiwan Times, Youth Daily
Art and Culture Instagram Media: Ladies at Exhibits, Art Z Information Hub




