
Buff Monster
(United States, 1979)Melty harmony #4
( 2018 )currently not on view
Buff Monster began pasting-up posters in the streets of LA in 2001. Once he moved to NY in 2010, he started painting his - now iconic - brightly colored murals. Since 2012, he has been developing an ongoing narrative featuring melting ice-creams. He is an American contemporary artist who has etched his mark in the art world with his unmistakable street art and pop surrealist creations. Renowned for his vibrant reinterpretations of toys from his childhood, his characters take the form of round, adorable creatures, notably ice cream characters sporting a single eye. In the realm of artistry, Buff Monster skillfully navigates the contrast between whimsical characters and meticulous execution, a craft he has perfected over time.
“Recently, I’ve been using the characters in a more random configuration. They aren’t telling a story anymore, but the relationship between them is more abstract.” / Buff Monster