Steven Bankhead

Steven Bankhead is a Senior Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design. He is an accomplished artist known for his diverse artistic projects including sculpture, painting, and mixed media works. His exhibitions span both solo and group shows across Los Angeles, Chicago, Munich, and international locations such as Innsbrook, Austria.

• Tiroler Kunstpavillon, Innsbrook, Austria
• Co-Lab, Copenhagen
• MAK Center Angles Gallery, Los Angeles
• Andrew Rafacz Gallery, Chicago
• Steve Turner Contemporary, Los Angeles
• Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena

His artistic focus encompasses contemporary visual arts, blending sculpture, painting, and new genres. He formed the music project lifecheeriospam in 2023, showcasing his interdisciplinary approach.

Steven has received recognition such as the Lari Pittman Award. His work has been featured in notable publications like Artforum and LA Weekly.

• 2014: Coverage in LA Weekly and Daily Breeze for controversial F-Word painting in Torrance
• 2017: Catalog collaboration with Tom Norris