John Kilar’s Ode to Cali

Despite being relatively new to the game—he only began shooting in the summer of 2010—the work of 25-year-old photographer John Kilar is expansive and impressive, shedding light onto the characters and landmarks of his home in Venice, California. Half of his portfolio could be mistaken for stills from Red Hot Chili Peppers music videos, while the other half captures the west coast’s hazy dreaminess perfectly.

“Venice has very special energy and it’s extremely easy to find inspiration around here,” John tells us, “I’m constantly surrounded by extraordinary art and artists, along with the eccentric individuals which make this town so unique.”

Those artists and eccentrics appear frequently in his images; from the teenage skate punks to the robed men and the Burning Man stalwarts, Kilar paints a picture of Venice as an all-inclusive playground.

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