
Muro
Spain
Iker Muro (MurOne) is an illustrator and graphic designer who began
creating public murals in 2002. Born in Bilbao, Spain, Muro
describes his work as “an acid mixture of pop culture,
graffiti, illustration and graphic design.” As a youth, he
began painting on skateboards, and drawing caricatures of teachers
and classmates at his desk in the back of the classroom. He went on
to complete his studies in graphic design and has worked in many
different disciplines including graffiti, graphic design, prints and
large-scale murals.
Muro’s vibrant, bold murals strike a distinctive balance
between design and art. His work draws from his extensive
international travels, and he takes inspiration from whatever city
he is painting in. “Travelling and discovering different
cultures is a gift,” he says. “I feel lucky to make my
living with what I love, I don’t know what will happen in the
future, I don’t have a job and a stable life, but painting and
giving life to places that don’t have any is very
gratifying.”