Artist Statement

Mila is a painter, muralist and tattoo artist born in Berkeley, CA. His work is often characterized by bold, uniquely textured, highly saturated color schemes achieved through acrylic and aerosol paints. He flows between hard angular edges and soft blends to formulate a balance between rigidity and fluidity. Growing up in Berkeley, CA and then attending UC Berkeley, Mila has been influenced by both Bay Area graffiti culture and contemporary conceptual art practices. His work flows between hard angular edges and soft blends with an emphasis on flamboyant colors, uncanny figures and uniquely fragmented and textured shapes. He combines abstract landscaped with his love for meaningful absurdist aesthetics.