Artist Derek Hess is a pioneering cultural figure who bridges the worlds of fine art, concert art, music, tattooing and apparel. By exhibiting his illustrations globally in galleries, drawing concert posters and album covers, and hosting decades of rock concerts, Derek has been at the edge rock and art since 1989.

'Forced Perspective' is a character portrait of famed artist Derek Hess and his rise to success through the vehicle of his dark artwork, while illustrating a strong connection between mental...

Though he explores dark and intense themes, he’s nonetheless made art so broadly appealing that his work has been collected in the Louvre, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in tattoo parlors—and Hess is equally proud to be in all of those places.

Cleveland based artist Derek Hess talks to the boys about his journey from frying chicken wings to having his work in the Louvre, all while managing his ment...

Though he explores dark and intense themes, he’s nonetheless made art so broadly appealing that his work has been collected in the Louvre, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in tattoo parlors—and Hess is equally proud to be in all of those places.

Though he explores dark and intense themes, his work is so broadly appealing that it is in the permanent collections of the Louvre and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with countless tattoo parlors and record stores.

Superhero with art in The Louvre and The Rock Hall - Subject of the award winning doc “Forced Perspective” #derekhess

In the years immediately following, Hess garnered the attention of countless bands as well as both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the infamous Louvre in Paris, who both have Hess’ art in their permanent collection.

Not Going to Stop... Until I’ve Gone Too Far (Show Invite)

With a distinct style exploring dark and intense themes, Hess has made a name for himself in fine arts, album covers, apparel design, tattooing, and even music festivals. His work has been collected by prestigious institutions like the Louvre, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and tattoo parlors alike – a testament to his broad appeal.