About Wes Lang
Wes Lang is an American artist recognized for his distinctive position within contemporary art, blending traditional techniques with contemporary visual language. Born in 1972 in Chatham, New Jersey, Lang began his artistic path as a tattoo artist, a background that continues to inform the precision, line work, and symbolism found throughout his artwork. Working across painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and print, Wes Lang creates powerful images rooted in American culture, making his contemporary artworks and limited edition prints highly sought after by collectors.
Wes Lang’s artwork draws heavily on Americana, Western iconography, Native American imagery, and popular culture. His paintings, drawings, and photographic-style prints frequently feature skulls, motorcycles, guns, flags, and religious symbols, rendered with meticulous detail. Through these recurring motifs, Lang explores American identity and its layered historical narratives. His art examines the mythology surrounding cowboys, Native Americans, and outlaws, revealing contradictions embedded within these cultural archetypes. Produced in limited editions, his prints function as collectible art editions that extend his practice into contemporary photography and print-based artworks.
