International graffiti collective founded in Aotearoa in 1996

Pest 5/Jonny 4Higher

I’m a full-time freelance mural artist with seventeen years professional experience, originally from Christchurch, based in Auckland, with an artistic interest in the broader cultural spectrum of the Pacific.

I’ve created commissioned art for Auckland Council, Christchurch City Council, Rotorua District Council, Taupo District Council, Horowhenua District Council, The Dowse Museum, Southland Museum, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, Auckland Airport, Telecom, Vodafone, 2 Degrees, Calvin Klein, Coca-Cola, L&P, 42 Below, Malibu, Canadian Club, Heineken, Tiger Beer, Bell Tea, NZ Fashion Week, Canterbury of NZ, the Vodafone Warriors, Cadbury, Tip-Top, Wrigleys, V, Hell Pizza, NZME, MAC Cosmetics, Smokefree, Westfield, Newmarket Business Association, Kidicorp, The NZ Aids Foundation, Amnesty International, Spookers, Crossfit gyms, Club Physical, Sharpie, RnV, Splore, and countless other companies, groups and individuals.

My murals have appeared from Invercargill to Kaitaia, as well as Hong Kong, Italy, France, Switzerland, England, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark, Australia, the Cook Islands, Hawaii, Miami and California.

As a tutor, I have conducted graffiti art workshops in Christchurch, Auckland, Kaipara, New Plymouth, Manaia, Patea, Levin, Rotorua, and Wairoa; with arts and community trusts, youth detention centres, at Christchurch Polytechnic, Corban’s Art Estate, primary schools, and at high schools including St Kentigern and Dilworth College.

I am also a member of the NZ-based globally renowned artist collective TMD crew, 2 x winners of the international Write4Gold graffiti art competition. My personal interests include travel, family and healthy living.

www.graffitimurals.co.nz
www.instagram.com/jonny4higher

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