Jon Planas was born in Lima, Peru. The South American artist who paints on traditional canvas as well as found objects, and wearable objects, currently makes his home in Los Angeles, Ca. The artist calls his style " primitive modern " and is inspired by ancient Egyptian and Mayan art as well as pop art.

Planas created the award winning " Absolute City " in 1995 which stood on the fashionable Sunset Strip for two years and became a well-known landmark in Los Angeles. The work was dedicated to two charitable organizations devoted to helping those afflicted with HIV and AIDS.

He and his work have been featured in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.

His paintings and colorful painted jackets are found in the collections of many Hollywood celebrities including Leonardo di Caprio, Robin Williams and Cher.

He has exhibited his art on both the East and West coast.

His painting " The Center of Attraction" was exhibited at the Bi-West Conference and the North American Conference on Bisexuality in San Diego.