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2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Doug Becht
Bio
Doug Becht (b. 1985 in Cleveland, Ohio; lives and works near Wooster, Ohio) is a contemporary mixed-media artist best known for his distinctive approach influenced by Pop Art, Neo Expressionism, and cubism. His artworks delve into life, nostalgia, and the human experience.
Artist Statement
I am an American mixed-media artist who blends collage with traditional media to create abstract works featuring figurative elements. Influenced by the bold energy of 1960s Pop Art, as well as Neo-Expressionism and Cubism, my work explores themes of life, nostalgia, and the human experience.
I primarily use paper—newspapers, magazine advertisements, both vintage and modern, and product packaging—as well as figures sourced from Golden Age comic books, which I distort and recontextualize to add narrative depth. Through fragmented visuals and layered compositions, I aim to spark reflection and invite viewers to construct their own interpretations, encouraging a personal and interactive engagement with the artwork.
