This summer, DECORAZONgallery ignites the season with “AMPLIFIED”, a dynamic art exhibition pairing the raw, cinematic paintings of Ian Shults with the high-voltage visual rhythm of Scott McDermott. These two artists—each with a distinct but complementary voice—collide in a show that hums with energy, nostalgia, and the electric pulse of American counterculture.

Ian Shults’ cinematic figurative paintings explode with narrative tension, exploring fleeting indulgence, fractured identity, and the slow burn of cultural critique. With his signature deconstructed realism, Shults channels a world of backstage confidences and sharp-suited swagger—think pulp noir meets pop modernism, where satire crackles beneath the surface.

In perfect harmony, Scott McDermott brings a photographic punch of vintage Americana and rock-and-roll iconography. Known for his stylized portraiture and recent deep dive into the aesthetics of sound, McDermott’s images celebrate music’s tactile world—from legendary Marshall stacks to intricate pedal boards—turning instruments into relics of raw emotion and creative power.

Together, Shults and McDermott deliver a visual duet that’s loud, lush, and unmistakably alive. The exhibition captures the spirit of summer in New York: nostalgic, rebellious, and turned all the way up.

🎸 Opening Night Special: Scott McDermott will be in attendance. and guests will enjoy live music by Double A Band, bringing their soulful, high-energy sound to the evening. Join us for an unforgettable night of art, music, cocktails, and connection.

Exhibition runs through September 21, 2025.