I am a Miami-based graffiti artist and muralist focused on public art, collaborations, and community projects. Over the years I have created large-scale murals for hospitality brands, cruise lines, and cultural spaces, and I helped establish Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood to celebrate street art. My work has been showcased in biannual exhibitions and group shows across NYC, Miami, and beyond, and I have completed numerous commissioned projects for venues like Pubbelly Hospitality, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Royal Caribbean. I am passionate about sharing art with communities and supporting charitable initiatives.…

Erni Vales

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I am a Miami-based graffiti artist and muralist focused on public art, collaborations, and community projects. Over the years I have created large-scale murals for hospitality brands, cruise lines, and cultural spaces, and I helped establish Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood to celebrate street art. My work has been showcased in biannual exhibitions and group shows across NYC, Miami, and beyond, and I have completed numerous commissioned projects for venues like Pubbelly Hospitality, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Royal Caribbean. I am passionate about sharing art with communities and supporting charitable initiatives.…

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I am a Miami-based graffiti artist and muralist focused on public art, collaborations, and community projects. Over the years I have created large-scale murals for hospitality brands, cruise lines, and cultural spaces, and I helped establish Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood to celebrate street art.

My work has been showcased in biannual exhibitions and group shows across NYC, Miami, and beyond, and I have completed numerous commissioned projects for venues like Pubbelly Hospitality, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Royal Caribbean. I am passionate about sharing art with communities and supporting charitable initiatives.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Artist at O’ Mara Publishing
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Created 3D street art for the Off the Wall book project.
Artist at Virgin Voyages
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Designed Ocean Day art installation for Virgin Voyages.
Artist at SET Midtown Development
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Produced large-scale mural as part of SET Midtown Development project.
Artist at Moxy Hotel / Museum of Graffiti
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Created a large-scale mural in Wynwood as part of a collaboration with Museum of Graffiti.
Artist at Carnival Cruise Lines
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2023
Created multiple original paintings for more than 17 ships across the fleet.
Artist at Mexican Bar Company
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Developed wrap-around murals and multiple original installations for brand venues.
Artist at Graffiti Gardens
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Painted and curated murals for GG urban park in Miami.
Artist at Royal Caribbean
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Created two large-scale paintings for Anthem of the Seas.
Artist at Funky Fashions / VICE69
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Produced artwork for clothing line projects.
Artist at Pubbelly Hospitality
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2023
Created murals across 10+ locations for hospitality group.
Artist at Louie Vega
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Designed Eclipse album cover for Louie Vega.
Artist at Mercadito Hospitality
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017
Created murals and paintings for over 15 locations.
Artist at INVICTA Watch Company
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Seven Artist series collections for INVICTA Watch Company.
Artist at David LaChapelle collaborations
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2010
Multiple photo and video projects for major publications with David LaChapelle.
Artist at Method Man
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Album cover art for 4:21 The Day After.
Artist at Whitney Museum
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Temporary installation at the Whitney Museum.
Creative Director at Chelsea Market
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2005
Chelsea Market: creative director overseeing murals and installations.
Artist at Experience Music Project
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
HipHop museum project in Seattle, WA.
Artist at Mercury Records
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Central lobby sculpture; multiple paintings and furniture design.
Muralist / Commission Artist at Independent / Various Clients
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2010
Created commissioned murals and original artworks for hospitality venues, cruise lines, brands, and public spaces; active 1998-2010 and beyond.
Lead Artist / Muralist at Pubbelly Hospitality
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2023
Directed murals in 10+ locations, collaborated on large-scale installations, and brand-aligned artworks (2010-2023).
Artist / Murals at Graffiti Gardens
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Painted and curated murals for GG urban park; contributed to community art projects.
Artist / Sculptor at Mercury Records
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Central lobby sculpture, multiple paintings and furniture design.
Creative Director / Installation Designer at Chelsea Market
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2005
Chelsea Market creative director, multiple murals and installations.
Photographer / Visual Artist at David LaChapelle Studio
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2010
Multiple photo and video projects with David LaChapelle for major publications.
Artist / Muralist at Experience Music Project
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
HipHop museum, Seattle, WA.
Album Cover Designer at Method Man
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
4:21 The Day After album cover for Method Man.
Muralist at Mercadito Hospitality
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Murals and paintings for over 15 locations.
Muralist at Pubbelly Hospitality
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2023
Multiple murals in over 10 locations.
Album Cover / Artwork at Louie Vega
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Eclipse album cover for Louie Vega.
Artist / Series Designer at INVICTA Watch Company
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Seven Artist series collections for INVICTA Watch Company (2014-2015).
Commissioned Artist at Carnival Cruise Lines
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2023
Multiple original paintings for over 17 ships.
Mural Artist / Commissioned Art at 3D Street Art
January 1, 2024 - Present
Off the Wall book project and large-scale murals.
Art Installation / Public Art at Virgin Voyages
January 1, 2024 - Present
Ocean Day art installation.
Large Scale Muralist at SET Midtown Development
January 1, 2024 - Present
Large scale mural.
Commissioned Artist at Museum of Graffiti
January 1, 2024 - Present
54-year retrospective mural planning and execution for the museum's program.
Independent Artist / Commissioned Artist at Pubbelly Hospitality
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2023
Created murals across 10+ locations; provided large-scale wall artwork and installations for restaurants.
Commissioned Painter at Carnival Cruise Lines
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2023
Produced original paintings for over 17 ships; contributed to onboard art collections and installations.
Artist - Public Art / Commissions at Royal Caribbean
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Created two large-scale paintings for Anthem of the Sea.

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