PRIEST

PRIEST’s satirical style contrasts playful and innocent imagery with dark, subversive subject matters. His compositions are bright and colorful, combining nostalgic cartoons, video games and street art in a tongue-in-cheek critique of capitalism and corporate culture. Toys also feature heavily in PRIEST’s practice, the word doubling as a derogatory term for inexperienced painters in the graffiti scene while emphasizing the element of play that’s central to his approach. In his words, each project is a ridiculous idea taken much further than it should have been in the first place.

PRIEST’s rise has been meteoric. His second-ever public showing was at the Beyond the Streets exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery as the youngest artist on show. Since then, his work has been exhibited internationally, with shows in Los Angeles, Rome, Melbourne, London, Milan, New York and Venice. Along the way, his pieces have been acquired by prestigious collectors, including multiple pieces in the Kaws collection.

Whether through immersive installations, large scale street art, or bold paintings that balance absurd humor with sharp critique, PRIEST’s unique ability to blend dark humor with cultural nostalgia continues to captivate audiences. With a growing global presence, PRIEST has established himself firmly as one of the leading figures in the next generation of contemporary street art.