I'm a mural artist based in Los Angeles, California, with roots in traditional graffiti culture. What began as painting walls evolved into a practice that now moves between contemporary graffiti and realism. Years of traveling and painting in public spaces have shaped both my perspective and my process. Much of my work begins with photographs I take of everyday life. I'm inspired by ordinary people, working-class communities, and the quiet moments that often go unnoticed. I believe there is something deeply human—and even sacred—in those moments, and that we are all heroes of our own stories. Whether I'm creating a mural for a neighborhood, a brand, or a cultural institution, my goal is to make work that feels authentic to its place and the people who experience it. Every project is different, but my approach remains rooted in empathy, cultural exchange, and a deep respect for the human spirit.
This collaboration brings together a photograph taken in Vietnam and a mural painted years later in Mexico. The young girl in the portrait wandered into our lives while I was painting nearby, and my friend, photographer Ronaldo Navarro, captured the moment. Reimagining her portrait on a wall in his home country became a way of exploring how stories, friendships, and creativity can travel across borders, connecting cultures in unexpected ways through public art.
View this muralAma’s Hands is a tribute to the quiet acts of care that shape lives long before anyone notices. Inspired by a woman who dedicates herself to raising children at a Nepalese orphanage, the mural uses a young seedling as a symbol of potential, reminding us that growth begins with those willing to nurture it. The work celebrates compassion not as a grand gesture, but as a daily practice.
View this muralA memorial piece for Ukranian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
View this muralThis mural portrays an ordinary man going about his daily life in Taipei. I’ve always been drawn to honoring everyday people. The silent, the unseen, the ones who quietly carry the city on their shoulders. For me, the people are the true fabric of the city. Through this piece, I hope to shed light on what’s often overlooked and give presence to those who move through life unseen. Abstract brushstrokes in the background echo the energy and constant movement of the city, coadentrasting with his calm, grounded presence, a quiet reminder of the beauty and strength found in ordinary lives. Created as part of a residency program with the Taipei City Government.
View this muralCreated in Mexico in celebration of Día de los Muertos, this mural draws inspiration from one of the festival’s most recognizable symbols: the human skull. Rather than representing death, it reflects the tradition’s celebration of memory, ancestry, and the enduring connection between generations. The composition was designed to interact with the architecture itself, allowing the natural shape of the building to become part of the image and blur the line between mural and structure.
View this muralCreated for the 9th edition of Festival MURAL, this work commemorates Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese diplomat who defied his government during World War II by issuing thousands of visas to refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. His extraordinary act of courage saved countless lives and remains a powerful reminder of the impact one person can have in the face of injustice.
View this muralThis work sits between portraiture and abstraction, using geometric forms to strip away unnecessary detail while preserving the humanity of its subject. Rather than depicting a specific person, it explores the universal experience of being seen and the quiet complexity carried by every face.
View this muralEyes of Manhattan explores the quiet humanity that exists beneath the pace of the city. In a place where millions of stories intersect every day, a single gaze becomes a reminder that every passerby carries a life as rich and complex as our own. By enlarging an intimate moment onto an urban facade, the mural invites a brief pause within the rhythm of Manhattan.
View this muralAn experiment in abstract, traditional graffiti art and Japanese character design.
View this muralA creative exploration of Lao Tzu.
View this muralHappy Kids grew out of a series of workshops held at an orphanage in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, home to fourteen children. Over several days we shared morning meditations, cleaned the nearby river, played football, painted together, and ended each evening gathered around a fire, talking about life. The mural became a collaborative celebration of “Snicker,” the children’s beloved dog and constant companion, but the project was ultimately about something much larger: creating a space for creativity, connection, and self-expression. Inspired by the experience, the children formed their own art collective, proudly naming it Happy Kids.
View this muralA tribute to a stranger the artist encountered along his travels in Mexico.
View this muralThroughout history, both the hand and the eye have appeared across cultures as symbols of protection, awareness, creation, and faith. Rather than referencing any one tradition, this painting explores the shared visual language that emerges between them. The eye, held within the hand, blurs the line between seeing and doing—suggesting that perception itself is an act, and that awareness carries with it a responsibility to shape the world around us.
View this muralA departure from Awie’s usual realist work, this painting explores character design as a vehicle for symbolism and narrative. Suspended between civilization and nature, the floating figure embodies the quiet disorientation of modern urban life. Reaching toward a blue butterfly, he searches for meaning beyond the systems that shape him, finding hope in the simplicity and resilience of the natural world. The pyramids stand as monuments to civilization and human ambition, framing a moment that asks whether fulfillment is found in what we build, or in what we reconnect with.
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