"Big Money"

Imagine a blend of industrial grit and refined beauty — this is Trevor Mezak's art. Using materials like reclaimed wood, concrete, rusty metal, nails, and paint, Mezak creates textured, impressionistic abstract paintings. His process transforms these raw elements into veils over subjects like a figurative drawing, a buffalo, a locomotive, or the King of Hearts. His work compels viewers to touch and experience it, embracing the textures and beauty. "My art is meant to be experienced, for you to feel time, temperature, motion, beauty, love, and awe," says Mezak.

A Southern California artist, Mezak's work is featured nationally and by Disney Fine Art. Initially a professional surfer, he painted in the alleys of San Clemente, where his art began to gain recognition. His style, influenced by his father's teachings and artists like William DeBilzan and Aldo Luongo, is rugged yet refined, attracting attention from Disney and cruise lines. Mezak's pieces are in private collections, including those of Richie Sambora, Pamela Anderson, Michael Brown, and Paul Walker. He lives in Southern California with his wife, Heather, and their dog, Finn, continuing to surf before heading to his studio.