A man's face is his autobiography- A woman's face is her work of fiction. . . -Oscar Wilde
-Nathaniel Milljour- Artist
His Artwork ranges far and wide in subject matter, from traditional architecture, to figures of incredible emotion, depth and color.
Often categorized into Lowbrow, he mainly uses Chiaroscuro, to create vivid Figurative images with somewhat of a Gothic, Erotic, and often Fetishly charged flair.
Although usually primarily focusing on his fine art in Acrylic and Oil Paint, his newer works are becoming more and more digital, often using hand sketches digitally touched up.
His gig poster artwork is usually a staple in downtown Vancouver, predominantly on the heavily postered Granville Street. Known for his chiaroscuro style, his work can often be easily picked out of a line due to its sharp contrasts.
His trademark imagery of pale skinned figures against dark and vibrant red backgrounds has caught the eye of many a collector and publicist.
Appearing in such magazines as the New York / London publication "Eros Zine", as well as the online women's erotica monthly "Oysters and Chocolate, Nathaniel's work is quickly gaining international recognition.
Recently, his artwork has been featured on numerous promotional materials and album artwork for musicians internationally. In his short time working in this genre of music "gig" art, he has created promotional work for such varied genres as seasoned metal bands Exodus of San Francisco, and Kreator of Germany, as well as gothic icon and musician Voltaire of New York, and many others. His artwork has been featured on subculture gig posters for nightclubs and events across Canada and the US, and he was recently one of the exhibited artists for the 'DECADEnce, a decade of gothic artwork' show in Vancouver, Canada.
Milljour is also a constant contributor to charities and events, and was recently one of a hundred Canadian artists chosen to paint helmets in honor of Canadian soldiers abroad. The helmets were auctioned off in November 2009 by the 'True Patriot Love Foundation', established by retired General Rick Hillier, to support Canadian military families in need. His work was entitled "We Stand on Guard for Thee". The Helmet grossed far above average fetching price for the Auction.
As of Late, Nathaniel has been focusing on preparing a show mingling his trademark imagery with the chaotic modern world.
