Born 1982, Travelers Rest, South Carolina, United States, Jeremy Shockley’s paintings alter landscapes using the techniques of trompe-l'œil to create the optical illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.  Influenced by magical realism in literature, his style of painting adds humor and magical elements into mundane situations in a matter-of-fact way, playfully tricking the viewer's perception of space. He lives and works in Los Angeles.