About
Originally from Minnesota, Traces' graffiti art can be seen
in urban environments across the country, including New York, Miami, Los
Angeles, and Texas. Eschewing formal training for his pursuit of creating street art, Trace has established himself as one of the foremost artists of this genre. His unique style takes a lighthearted approach, rather than the typical grim slant of street art, differentiating him from his contemporaries and giving his art a relatable quality. Using varied materials including markers, spray paint, epoxies, varnishes, projectors and whatever else interest him, Trace subversively depicts various icons of pop culture using cartoon illustrations as his own political commentary, and in the process has generated his own recognizable style of street art.
Trace's tableaux, done on city surfaces, posters, cardboard, kraft paper or canvas, his work typically depicts the a wide variety of themes, with his own take on representing people or characters performing a variety of activities or just in portrait mode, from the iconic Twitch character always photo ready, to his robot man leaving or returning to any scene he or she sees fit. In 2025, There have been a few companies interested in collaborating with Trace, so stay tuned for updates to see where he will make an appearance next.