ARTISTS

Buff Monster

BIOGRAPHY

Buff Monster is a New York City street artist who uses bright colors, bold lines and funny characters to make the world a better place. He names heavy metal music, ice cream, pop art, Japanese culture and graffiti as major influences. For over 15 years, he’s worked with leading curators to paint murals all over the world and is included in Banksy’s Oscar-nominated documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. His meticulously executed paintings have been shown in galleries around the world; the Bristol City Museum has a painting in their permanent collection. He’s worked with some of the most recognizable brands, such as Disney, Converse, Hello Kitty, Samsung, Nike and Coca-Cola. Now under the brand name Stay Melty, he continues to release a variety of limited-edition collectibles, including vinyl and resin toys, prints, shirts, stickers and trading cards. He’s extremely active on social media and has cultivated an impressive following.

WORKS

Buff Monster | "New Friends"

Enamel on wood panel | 12 x 12 in. | 2018

Buff Monster | "Sundae Morning"

Enamel on wood panel | 24 x 24 in. | 2018

Buff Monster | "Not So Black Hole"

Acrylic and spray on cradled wood panel | 12 x 12 in. | 2018

Buff Monster | "The Gang's All Here"

Acrylic and spray on cradled wood panel | 24 x 24 in. | 2018

Buff Monster | "Mister Melty (Painted)"

High-impact resin, fiberglass, spray paint | 14 x 24 x 14 in. | 2017

Buff Monster | "Small Self Portrait #8"

Acrylic on cradled wood panel | 12 x 12 in. | 2016

Buff Monster | "Motley Melties #3"

Acrylic and superfine glitter on cradled wood panel | 23.5 x 23.5 in. | 2016