Mouse Rawk, or MR, was born in Los Angeles, California in 1987 into a
family of artists. His early influences stem from his father who was an
architect/artist and mother who was a watercolorist. He has been
creating and studying art independently since childhood. Having spent
some of his early years living in Botswana, Africa, the culture and
heritage heavily influenced his artistry. At age 12, a close friend
Chase Early introduced him to graffiti art and he has been hooked ever
since.
MR has always been inspired by creative expression in the public eye and
feels it plays an important role in every community. His work combines
an urban style with abstract compositions often consisting of vibrant
colors with a balance of line work. Daring to disturb the universe, his
work serves as a presentation rather than an interpretation.
MR’s mediums consist of spray paint, acrylics, watercolors, pen, and
ink. He is constantly exploring new ideas and techniques while pushing
the artistic envelope. Some of his other influences are friends,
mid-century modernism, nature, comic books, and music. He currently
resides in Thousand Oaks, California.