MUNK ONE is a contemporary American Illustrator and Fine artist well known for creating artwork for many of today’s major label bands. He is also known for working with world renowned clothing brands, recognized for their artwork and creativity. Munk One’s fine art has also gained much attention through many galleries both at home and abroad.
His art style can seem very dark and serious at first glance, filled with undertones of politics, religion, personal experiences and emotions. Alternately much of his work can also be bright, beautiful, fun and positive. These elements seem to coexist and mix throughout much of his work. Proficient in both traditional and computer media, he is comfortable using whatever methods his projects call for.
After many successful years of working full time within in the apparel and merchandise industries, much of his knowledge and technical expertise has been gained from hands on experience. In 2006 he decided to focus on creating his own brand of art while launching his website www.MUNKONE.com as the vehicle to share his creativity with the world.
During the 2008 presidential election Munk One created a striking portrait of then Presidential candidate Barack Obama. It was seen at bus stops all over the important preliminary state of Pennsylvania and was also used for stickers, T-shirts and limited edition signed and numbered posters. He also created a second very popular design entitled “YES WE CAN” for a limited edition sticker run available through his website with proceeds going directly to the Obama election campaign.
In 2009 Munk One was featured in Juxtapoz Art Magazine issue #96.
Clients: (Companies)
Warner Bros. Records, Upper Playground, Tribal Gear, Bravado International, True love & False Idols, FEA Merch, Tin Man Merch, Juxtapoz Art Magazine.
Clients: (Bands)
Avenged Sevenfold, Pearl Jam, My Chemical Romance, Korn, Smashing Pumpkins, Slipknot, The Used, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the stone Age, The Family Values Tour, Queensryche, Puddle of Mudd, Bad Religion, Mastodon, No Doubt, The Generators, Staind, Pink!, Disturbed, P.O.D., The Offspring, Head Automatica, Sevendust, Limp Bizkit, B-side Players
2010 Manifest Equality Group show: Los Angeles CA
2010 Inglouriuous Basterds Lost Art Benefit for Haiti group show
2009 Juxtapoz Anniversary Auction: Los Angeles CA group show
2009 Portland Oregon “Dream Beautiful And Unusual” Solo Show
2009 Sea No Evil Art Show
2009 Heavy Hitters: Maryland
2009 Tampa FL, Czar’s Imperial Theatre, Back in Black2 group show
2009 Congregation Gallery, Hollywood, CA. group show
2009 Gnoman Gallery, The Art of Sketch Theatre
2009 Manifest Hope DC Gallery group show
2008 Back in Black Group Exhibition
2008 FIFTY24SA Gallery, Seattle, Group Show
2008 FIFTY24LA Gallery, New Works by Patrick Martinez and Munk One
2008 SUBTEXT, Beasts of Burdon, Vinyl Toy Group Show
2008 Heavy Hitters, Manila Group Show
2008 ISM Gallery, Grand Opening Group Show
2008 Minna Gallery, 20×20 January Group show
2008 Space Gallery SF, My Vice Group Show
2007 Versus Gallery, Revenge of the Empire group art show
2007 Foundation One Gallery GA, The Grind group art show
2007 Las Vegas NV, GM/Jada Toys Kulture Klash Custom art show
2007 Crewest Gallery, Top Of the Dome 4 group show
2007 Minna Gallery S.F., Fighting for dreams group show
2007 Agesong Gallery S.F., Heavy Hitters group show
2007 Los Angeles Crash Mansion, Panthaland group show
2007 Thinkspace Gallery, ISM Untitled Love Project
2007 OCCCA GALLERY, ISM Untitled Love Project
2007 MF Gallery NYC, Zombies Attack
2007 URB Gallery, Represent,Represent! Tempt One Art Benefit
2007 Crewest Gallery, Canceptual Art show V.2
2007 Lost Souls Cafe, Make Believe group art show
2007 Las Vegas NV, Hit The Deck skateboard show
2006 Crewest Gallery, Top of the dome 2 group show
2006 ISM White Elephant Show
2006 Orange County County Museum of Art, Little Squares Project
2006 Las Vegas Arts Factory, Malicious Vinyl Group Show
2006 Crux Gallery, The Red Show
2005 Fulcrum Records Gallery, Vinyl Show
2005 Crux Gallery, Door Show
2005 Crux Gallery, Group Show
2004 Self Help Graphics, Day of the Dead Celebration Group Show
2004 Coba, Mini Board Group Show
2003 Artistic Insomniacs, Group Show
DEDICATION: This site is dedicated my number one fan, my father, Celestino Alberto Mercado. Thank you for your lasting support, confidence and interest in my Artwork over the years. It has not gone unnoticed.
Pastel painting by my Father circa 1975.
To my Family, Friends, and anyone who has ever taken a chance on me. Thank you for putting up with me and helping me become who I am today.
Eternally,
MUNK ONE
