Jeff Gaither lives in Louisville, Kentucky and has been practicing his particular blend of horror and rock art for over 25 years. He has created art for The Misfits, Guns-N-Roses, The Undead, Biohazard, Insane Clown Posse, The Accused and many more bands of all genres. He blames it all on his aunt, who in his youth bought him copies of Famous Monster Magazine and took him to movies like “The Exorcist” and “Night of the Living Dead”.  Painting and drawing (old school way), digital art, photography, sculpture, public art.  He is a self-taught artist. His work seeks out the sense of darkness and humor that is inside all of us.  

 

PARTIAL EXHIBITION HISTORY :  

 

Deviant Devices Art Show  

ASI Union Gallery in Association with La Luz De Jesus Gallery   Pomona , CA  

 

Solo Show/28 works  

 

OLCH     Louisville, KY  

 

Solo Show/10 works  

 

Wild and Woolly    Louisville, KY  

 

Contemporary Rock Poster Show  

Hole-In-The-Wall Gallery   Philadelphia, PA  

 

Art Sanctuary Soirees  

Various locations    Louisville, KY  

 

Tag the System Show  

The Showroom NYC     Manhattan, NY  

 

Gaither Poster Show  

Ear X-Tacy     Louisville, KY  

 

Some Major Accomplishments/Relevant Contributions: (in no particular order)  

 

1.       “Swear to Save” CBGB’s, group artist show  February 2006  (http://blog.myspace.com/gaither)  

 

2.       Art published in “Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion”, 2004  

 

3.       Art published in “Swag II”, 2005  

 

4.        Worked with Ed “Big Daddy” Roth (creator of the Rat Fink genre) for 5 years  

 

5.       Art for cover and cover story of “LEO Weekly”, Louisville, KY   December 14, 2005  

 

(http://www.gaithergraphix.com/myspace/collimage.jpg)  

 

6.       Cover photograph for Louisville publication, “The Guide”, Summer 2005  

 

7.       Created art for “Kentucky Heads Up”,   Kentucky Psychological Association  2005 (http://www.gaithergraphix.com/ky-heads-up/heads-up.html)  

 

8.       Created art for billboard/spot illustrations for Corn Island Storytelling Festival, Louisville, KY  

 

9.       Created art for the “Louisville Courier-Journal” on two occasions  

 

10.   Created set designs for the Salvation Army for a seasonal play production  

 

11.     Created art for an 300+ music CD covers  

 

12.     Created art for an 2500+magazine/fanzine covers  

 

13.   Created/maintains web site showcasing completed art/art in progress (www.jeffgaither.com); contains 600+ pages  

 

14.  Art appears world-wide on posters, prints, clothing, skateboards, skis, glassware, stickers, magazines, book covers, and more  

 

Quotes:  

 

"Not since Dr. Frankenstein has someone so masterfully stitched rotting human flesh."     

 

Jerry Only,  The Misfits  

 

“After seeing all his amazing artwork, I knew that I had to work with him at some point.”    

 

Dead Kev, All Things Zombie

 

 

“A true professional, something rare among the ranks of "underground" artists.”   

 

Jeff Wood, Drowning Creek Studio and Gallery
   

 

"Jeff is a sic twisted individual who's demented perception on the world we live in allows him to project his thoughts into something tangible that we can all enjoy."   

 

Chris Poland, ECLIPSE Records Corporation
   

 

“It's great to be able to tell people "we've got a Gaither cover".”   

 

Bobby Steel, The Undead
   

 

“Jeff Gaither has the perfect combination of artistic ability, imagination and technical expertise.”  

 

Paul Holstein, Transparent Records
   

 

"Jeff scares the HELL out of me.”  

 

Greg, Victory Flag
   

 

"A true professional with a twisted mind.”  

 

Tim Henderson, Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles Magazine
   

 

“Jeff Gaither is the fuckin man!!!!!”  

 

Rich Rosa, 100 Demons
   

 

"It's a great honor to work with a legend of the underground like Jeff Gaither.”  

 

 Nasty Nate, PCP, Hell’s Kitchen Bar  

 

“Jeff Gaither is one of a kind. Not only is his work nothing short of breath-taking, his professionalism and courtesy are unmatched.”