ARTIST SpotLIGHT

 AlfAlfa is a Venezuelan artist now based in Toronto. He began his artistic studies at an early age and later found a focus on mural painting in Uruguay at the School of Beaux Arts. He has supplemented his formal education through international art residencies and commissions, and has spent 4 years travelling the world, painting in 3 continents and 25 countries. 

 “My work reflects my personal experimentation and evolution of what graffiti is to me”. Brother Moises works in a traditional style and is a “purist” in the sense that he uses no tape, no stencils, no projections, no brushes or chalk. Everything is done freehanded on the spot with the spray can.  

 Chris Perez is a Canadian-based Filipino artist specializing in abstract painting and mural art. Influenced by street art, graffiti, and expressionism, he creates dynamic compositions that explore personal and cultural identity through abstraction using floral aesthetics and spatial exploration, often referring to the urban. 

 Elicser explores narrative structures, new surfaces, and new sensations, through over a decade in the global street art community. Known for his intuitive ability to capture the essence of a subject, his work intimately frames subjects from children on the street to homages of the city. Elicser is one of Toronto's favorite graffiti writers. He has exhibited in both the ROM and AGO  

  Flips is a Toronto based multi-media artist, life enthusiast and visual storyteller. Inspired by the blending of cultural forces seen in Toronto Flips’ focus is on promoting and celebrating world cultures and connectivity amongst people. His motto is that art has the power to unite people and aims to create works that inspire and instill this message.

 June is a Korean-born painter, activist,  public muralist and widely recognized street artist based in Toronto  Alongside co-founding the KJ Bit Collective, she spearheads the creation of murals and street art events, engaging with a diverse community of over a hundred local artists in Toronto 

 Andre’s artistic style emphasizes bold, abstract geometric patterns that are both visually striking and thought-provoking. In his works he aims to create work that engages viewers and evokes a sense of curiosity and positivity. Andre has extensive experience in creating murals for various public and private spaces 

 La Pupila is a Colombian artist based in Toronto. She works as a freelance tattoo artist but has also been exploring murals, canvas and epicycle clothing in the past years. A principal theme in Pupila’s work is the feminine engird with an aura of melancholy. She tries to explore through symbols, ornaments, faces, distortions and memories or feelings 

 Monkyi is a Chinese-Canadian muralist and visual artist driven by bold and imaginative conceptual storytelling. Her background in anthropology informs both her artistic explorations, shaping dynamic murals that respond to their environment. From vivid, otherworldly narratives to playful, whimsical designs—all aimed at sparking connection, curiosity, and wonder 

  Nick is a Toronto-based muralist known for his nature focused themes and has worked with organizations like David Suzuki Foundation, The STEPS Initiative to raise awareness about environmental issues. Most recently, Nick has been working abroad, participating in the Eureka Street Art in California and working on a mural at the Bondi Beach Sea Wall in Sydney, Australia.

 Yasaman is an Iranian-Canadian artist based in Toronto, Canada. Originally from Tehran, she developed a passion for art from an early age. Her style is characterized by illustration, with a focus on storytelling and the exploration of human life within natural settings. Central to her work is an awareness of the relationship between humanity and nature.