New York City is a canvas of creativity, where vibrant murals adorn the walls, alleys, and buildings, transforming the urban landscape into an outdoor art gallery. Here are the top 10 WXLLSPACE mural artists whose work adds beauty, diversity, and inspiration to the streets of NYC.
Bumble Gum
Bumblegum, also known as Tirso Paz Sans, is a mural artist whose passion for art began at 16 with graffiti influenced by hip hop culture. Self-taught and inspired by tattoo art, he has evolved into a multidisciplinary artist with murals worldwide and artworks in international galleries. His art style, a blend of photorealism and graffiti, features eye-catching portraits of women and nature elements, known for their softness and vibrant colors. Balancing murals, gallery exhibitions, and digital designs, Bublegum continues to bring freshness to the urban art scene with each new piece.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/bublegum
Peach Tao
Peach Tao, a muralist and illustrator draws inspiration from her surroundings and spontaneous adventures worldwide. She enjoys painting fun murals for various places, particularly for community-based projects like the Chinatown Mural Project, which reflects Chinese American life and culture. Her work, known for its sweetness and humor, can also be seen in books and advertisements.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/peach-tao
Menace & Resa
Menace Two and Resa Piece, a graffiti artist couple from New York City, use their art to uplift people through positive messages. They travel the United States in their shuttle bus conversion, painting murals for communities and spreading love, hope, and spiritual knowledge. Currently, they're tackling the #fiftystateschallenge, aiming to paint murals in all 50 states of America.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/menaceresa
Adam Hernandez
Adam Hernandez, a self-taught artist from the Bronx, is famous for his street art and modern hieroglyphic style inspired by the Land of Thunderbirds. He's created artwork for big names like Maker's Mark, Jack Daniel’s, and Pabst Blue Ribbon, as well as for places like Condado Tacos and Ohio State University. Adam's murals can be found all over the world, including at Upfest in Bristol, England, and his work has been featured on NBC’s Chicago PD and in magazines like Sold Magazine and Delta Sky.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/adam-hernandez
Surface of Beauty
Natasha May Platt aka Surface of Beauty is a full-time mural artist creating vibrant murals that celebrate nature's beauty and power. Inspired by the colors and rhythms of textile traditions, her work features vivid florals and botanicals. Natasha's murals can be found in various locations, including Mexico, Bali, India, and the British Virgin Islands, reflecting her deep connection to nature and meditative states.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/surface-of-beauty
XPOME
XPOME, pronounced "chrome" in Cyrillic, has been writing since early 2001. His focus is on typograffiti, and he's been part of projects and exhibitions worldwide. His work has been featured in books like "Graffiti Alphabets: Street Fonts from Around the World" and "Graffiti and street art around the globe 2". In 2021, XPOME published his first book, "20 years of graffiti by XPOME".
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/xpome
KEY DETAIL
KEY DETAIL, a mural artist and illustrator from Belarus, now based in New York City, has been active in the art scene since the 2000s. With over a decade of experience, his murals can be found across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Combining his architectural background with his artistic talents, he creatively tackles design challenges and has completed numerous commissions for both private and public spaces. His work has been featured in international publications and private collections in the U.S. and Europe, as he continues to bring beauty to the world through his art.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/key-detail
FUNQEST
FUNQEST paints traditional street art and a blend of street and fine art on various surfaces. He has two distinct techniques: one he calls "NO LIMIT WARRIORS," where he depicts unique characters in vibrant colors, inspired by anime, to save the world from corruption. His other technique combines simple colors, delicate brushwork, and Japanese calligraphy to express inner human emotions like darkness, joy, and sadness, merging street art elements with fine art.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/funqest
Outer Source
Outer Source is known for an energetic approach to painting. His performative style is both vivid and dynamic, showcasing the beauty and wonder of the cosmos in a uniquely vibrant and refreshing way.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/outer-source
Jason Naylor
Jason, an award-winning artist based in NYC, brings vibrant colors and positive messages to his work. With a background in graphic design, he started his career at M·A·C Cosmetics in NYC before branching out into typography, illustration, and large scale murals. His art, recognized globally, has earned him awards like the Golden Novum Design Award and two CLIO Bronze medals. Featured on HGTV and the Discovery Channel, Jason's colorful creations have partnered with brands such as Coach, Pepsi, and Maybelline.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/jason-naylor