Danila Shmelev

Place: Moscow

Born: 1989

Biography:

Danila Shmelev, also known as Shozy, is a Russian street artist born in Moscow in 1989. He began his career in graffiti and painting in the early 2000s while studying art and design. Shozy is renowned for creating hyperrealistic optical illusions that capture the viewer's imagination. His work often involves trompe l'oeil murals, which appear to add three-dimensional elements to buildings. One of his notable works is 'The Siberian Jungle,' a graffiti piece from 2017. He has also participated in various street art festivals and projects, including Urban Morphogenesis in Odintsovo, Russia.