Miles Macgregor, Marquis Lewis

Place: Los Angeles

Born: 1980

Biography:

El Mac, also known as Miles MacGregor, was born in 1980 in Los Angeles. He is an artistic historian in his own right, capturing the influence of his culture within his works of art. El Mac’s Mexican and Chicano culture is a significant influence in his art. Retna, also known as Marquis Lewis, was born in 1979 in Los Angeles. He has participated in over 30 international exhibitions and has countless works in the public realm. Retna’s aesthetic integrates appropriated contemporary photography, graffiti, traditional painting and a unique glyphic style. He has emerged as one of the most prolific street artists in the contemporary art world. Both artists are integral fixtures in the Los Angeles art scene and have transcended from the unregulated urban landscape to institution galleries across the globe.