Name of artist: TJ Eisenhart
About the artist: Utah-born artist now living in SC, grew up with a strong love for racing bikes. When he turned 16 he was racing in Europe with Team USA. He signed with the U23 BMC racing team and raced in Europe for 4 years before racing 3 years with the USA Team Hincapie. He now owns the brand IMAGINARY which blends his love for art and cycling.
Title of piece: PANTANI
About the piece: I wanted to paint Pantani in a way deep cycling fans could relate to him. I wanted to show him in deep thought.
Medium and size: Acrylic on canvas, Size 30in x 40in
Where can people find or buy your art: My website will be up soon but in the meantime everyone can contact and connect with me at any of my social media accounts: @tjeisenhartj or @imaginary_collective
[Editor’s Note: Marco Pantani was an Italian cyclist who won the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia in 1998. Regarded as one of the greatest climbers ever, he set records on Mt. Ventoux and L’Alpe d’Huez. He died in 2004 of acute cocaine poisoning.]
