XPLR (ex^plore) studios is the creation of David Rice, artist, illustrator and designer.  Its goal is to showcase the past and current projects he has done for clients as well as his personal work.  

The goal of David’s work is to create environments that exist beyond the parameters of our physical world. He often focuses on the themes of identity, as we see ourselves and as we are perceived by others. His work creates a new sense of nostalgia for the viewer. Something that seems familiar, but has yet to happen. The subjects blur the line between masculine and feminine, natural and man made, the past and the future. His aim is to create new relationships between the subjects and the viewer.

David has done projects for many large companies such as Patagonia, WeWork, Wacom, and Radisson Hotels. He has also been featured in Contemporary Art print and online publications such as Hi-Fructose, Juxtapoz, American Art Collector and more.

The Story

David was born in Aspen, Colorado where he lived until he graduated from high school.  Living in Colorado helped David develop a passion for art and the surrounding environment, and spurred his love for the outdoors. After high school David moved to Boulder, Colorado where he received his Bachelors Degree in Studio Art.  His pursuance of art and design has led him from Colorado to San Francisco to Portland, Oregon where he now resides.  In 2013 he met up with artist Blaine Fontana and began a rigorous internship for the next year. This experience gave him a huge insight into the professional art world and fostered his blossoming career into what it is today.