Art Exposed: Demetris ‘BAMR’ Washington
The Sacramento-based artist talks murals, Oak Park and the business of art
Back Web Only Dec 16, 2020 By Shoka A balloon-shaped apple, orange, pomegranate and soccer ball float up the side of The California Endowment’s towering brick wall in downtown Sacramento. The mural, made by Demetris “BAMR” Washington in 2014, is one of many the artist has painted in the Capital Region, as well as in Palo Alto and Los Angeles. Originally from Oakland, Washington, 30, moved from Stockton to Sacramento in 2009 to attend The Art Institute of California (now closed). His work is inspired by graffiti, cartoons and his faith