BIOGRAPHY
Vernon O’Meally (b. 1989) is a New York-based visual artist whose work resonates with the rhythm of the city and the sonic vibrations of music. After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta in 2010, where he studied Graphic Design, O’Meally moved to NYC, immersing himself in its vibrant urban landscape. There, he transformed walls and spaces into dynamic compositions, breathing life into the city's energy. His signature "linescapes" are structured, linear expressions of energy—visualizing the mystical interconnectedness of urban life. These works dismantle rigid classifications, weaving a fluid, shape-shifting social fabric defined by imagination, diversity, and spontaneity.
"Today, I feel electric gray; I hope tomorrow, neon black."
– André 3000, Interlude on Tha Carter IV, 2011
These lyrics inspired O’Meally’s luminous monochromatic series. Much like contemporary music builds on styles of the past, O’Meally draws from diverse historical aesthetics—from traditional still life to 1950s rubber hose animation—while experimenting with dimension to create whimsical, unexpected spatial relationships.
For the past five years, floral arrangements have served as a structural foundation for O’Meally’s exploration of human emotion and its ties to the physical world, particularly the feelings born from adversity. His still lifes often feature surrealistic, skewed perspectives—akin to Jimi Hendrix’s electric reimagining of the national anthem at Woodstock in 1969—turning familiar forms into bold, emotive statements.