Avi Boyko is a first-generation Ukrainian-American who grew up in Southern California surrounded by animation studios, fading murals, and Los Angeles art museums. 
 
Heavily influenced by Philip Guston, Malcom Liepke, & Anselm Kiefer, Avi paints bold colorful subjects with oils.
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Avi is currently studying & being mentored by David Gallup. 
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Previously he has been under the late Chris (KUB) Moyen's wing, attended Jeremy Lipking's workshop in June Lake, studied figures with George Paliotto, and worked in Lorenzo Aguayo's studio.
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Community has been a main focus for Avi, from teaching kids to young adults on the spectrum art to currently being a cofounder of Boundary Artist Group, a collective for artists to showcase their work despite not being represented by a gallery. This year he will partner with Direct Relief to organize charity events for Ukraine & anyone else in need.