Breed of Boston and currently a resident of Los Angeles, Victor Solomon has established himself as a renowned artist thanks to his creative ability ever since his youth and mainly for turning his passion for basketball into his main inspiration.
Unlike some situations and limitations that he experienced because due to his less privileged background, basketball has never made any kind of distinction, basketball has always welcomed him with all affection and respect on the courts, making it one of the best places to be, in basketball we are all equal, regardless of religion, race or walk of life.
In addition to the magic of the game itself, its textures, shapes and colors of the entire in-court ecosystem, sharpened Solomon's eyes, and these aspects began to serve as raw material to bring his creations to life - Objects known in the game, such as boards, hoops and balls that were considered purely material, were reborn in the form of art.
This process, sometimes considered old-fashioned, became his trademark, a unique way of celebrating the sport and that went beyond the frontiers of the courts using other inspirations, such as churches and their mosaics, museums and parks, so all objects could tell their unique and amazing stories.
Having his work recognized in the most renowned exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Paris and Dubai, Solomon also appeared on NBA stars' radar, not only for his creations involving the sport, but also for the possibility of having exclusive and customized items. It's very interesting the synergy that athletes and artists have when they often transform their stories into something tangible and symbolic, and this remarkable relationship has continuously grown.
In recent years, the artist has influenced the league and given a different tone when it comes to style, and even better, when it is somehow connected to design. Kevin Durant and LeBron James for exemple, have already ordered their custom pieces, in addition, in a partnership with the Boston Celtics, he worked on the theme of the retirement of Paul Pierce's jersey.
'Literally Balling', is one of his most acclaimed projects, it is a series of art items that reinterpret the everyday objects of basketball through special techniques and materials such as stained glass, silver and crystal, imprinting a luxurious and aesthetic minimalism approach.
