BG183 was born and raised in the South Bronx, New York, and is one of the founding members of the legendary Tats Cru – The Mural Kings. Defining his style as the Art of Letters, he has painted graffiti for 42 years and exhibited artwork around the world.
He has become world-famous for his many styles of letters, detailed characters, and complex backgrounds. BG183 is one of the most dynamic and innovative graffiti artists of our time.
BG183 has collaborated on corporate campaigns with McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, MTV, and created advertisements for Jennifer Lopez, Ice-T, Fat Joe, and John Mayer.
His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States and internationally including The Smithsonian Museum, The Bronx Museum, BOX Gallery Guangzhou and Jardin Orange in China, Casa de Cultura in Mexico, Hip Hop Paris 2015 in France, and La Jardin Rouge in Morocco.
BG183 has been featured in various publications such as The New York Times, Vibe Magazine, Chicago Tribune, The Source Magazine, and in books such as Spraycan Art, The Art of Getting Up, Broken Windows, and Graffiti World.
