Don Tom

Don Tom is a contemporary visual artist whose work explores the interplay between urban environments and the inner landscape of memory and identity. Born in 1987 in Detroit, Michigan, Tom developed an early fascination with street culture, architecture, and the textured layers of city life, influences that continue to inform his multidisciplinary practice today. After studying fine arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Tom embarked on a journey that led him to experiment with various mediums, including painting, assemblage, and digital collage.

His signature style merges bold color palettes with intricate linework, often incorporating found objects and fragments of text that evoke a sense of place and history. Don Tom’s art has been exhibited in galleries across the United States and internationally, earning critical acclaim for its raw energy, emotional depth, and social commentary. Through his work, he invites viewers to contemplate the ways memories anchor us within shifting urban landscapes, forging a dialogue between personal narratives and collective experience.