Feted by one critic for a "unique blend of vision, technique, and humour. A sharp intelligence shines through the work which is inspired by Ai Weiwei, Duchamps, Banksy, and of course Yves Klein."
An early manifesto defined an approach to art of "keeping it R.E.A.L" - Reuse, Enhance, and Add Life - to create new works from old. Deeply influenced by Yves Klein and his focus on both flat fields of primary colors and reimagining and reinvigorating old sculptures, Duchamps and his "readymades" and Banksy's wry but pointed humour. KA$M also describes the effect of Ai Weiwei’s work with Han Dynasty urns as “shattering”. Pun is intended as ever, but the act of reenergizing neglected pieces was deeply influential.
Given the fundamental importance of color to his work, he mixes his own paints and hand applies as many as a dozen coats to each piece. He is most known for his "Louboutin" red, "Klein" and "Tiffany" blues and his own unique "KASM Kobalt". The flag monogram usually appears on works, a tip of the hat to Whistler's butterfly motif and reflecting Scottish roots. His works are on walls in LA, on display exclusively in Art Alba Gallery, Hong Kong and in collections globally.
