MAN ONE X SHEPPARD MULLIN = DTLA

In September I was commissioned by legendary LA law firm Sheppard Mullin to create a live painting at an exclusive event at their Downtown LA office located at 2 Cal Plaza. I created a painting that incorporated some of the buildings from their past and present office locations in DTLA. Important names to the firm are sprinkled around the sky and clouds and a colorful spray painted “Los Angeles” floats along the bottom. The concrete like sidewalk at the bottom has a carved out “Sheppard 1927” tag.

The event was a huge success and some notable attendees including US soccer legend Alexi Lalas! Enjoy the pics and video. Special thanks to Rocky Delgadillo for having me involved.

MAN ONE SOLO SHOW AT GABBA GALLERY

“NOTHING BUT CHARACTER” is my newest solo exhibition at Gabba Gallery, one of Downtown LA’s nicest spaces to view and purchase art. The exhibition was curated by gallery owner Jason Ostro and gallery manager Elena Jacobson. Thirteen of my character based works were selected for this exhibition, my first with the gallery.

Opening night was on Saturday September 13th and it was a blast! Alongside my exhibition, they are also featuring 5 other artists solo shows including Essi Zimm, Jeff Gillette, Regan Russell, Vakseen, and Jeffrey Sklan. All really great work that compliments the space nicely.

The exhibitions are on view through October 4th and they are open weekly Wednesday - Saturday and from 12-3pm. If you are a collector and interested in my pieces you can purchase them directly from the gallery online at this link: HERE

GABBA Gallery is located at 235 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012

SUPPORT LATINO ARTISTS!

I was compelled to say a few words about our current socio-political climate and the racism targeting us Latinos, brown and black people. Please take five minutes to hear my take on our situation. It’s up to us to work together and love each other to get us out of this mess. No one’s coming to save us. Thank you all for your support, we truly need it right now.

MAN ONE TO BE HONORED IN LEGACY AWARD BY ARTSHARELA

Summer Block Party!
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 3PM - 8PM
Art Share L.A. - 801 E 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013
This all-ages event is free and open to the public.

Art Share L.A. presents its biennial Summer Block Party, where creativity meets community, a free music and arts festival celebrating the Arts District legacy. As part of our mission to create equitable access and opportunity for artists, this community celebration will honor three individuals who have been instrumental in shaping art and culture in Los Angeles and beyond.

LEGACY AWARD HONOREES:

Man One

Internationally acclaimed muralist who began painting graffiti on LA streets in 1987 and now has work in major museums, including LACMA and the Getty. The US State Department officially recognized him for promoting international understanding and cultural exchange through the arts.

Fabian Debora

A community artist and founder of Homeboy Art Academy, he is known for his evocative paintings that capture the immigrant and gang experiences in Los Angeles. Through his work with formerly incarcerated individuals, he leads art programs that foster healing, empowerment, and second chances.

Miguel Vargas

Executive Director of the Arts District Los Angeles Business Improvement District and former Arts District Little Tokyo Neighborhood Council Board President. Miguel has led public safety and community development initiatives while building bridges between longtime and new residents during the neighborhood's rapid transformation.

You are invited to Art Share L.A.'s Summer Block Party, a community festival celebrating Los Angeles creatives through art, music, poetry, film and more!

This all-ages event will be FREE and open to the public.

Art Share L.A. provides accessible arts and cultural experiences for artists and the community. As part of our mission to connect emerging and underrepresented artists to the creative economy, this free community event will directly support a diverse range of artists, including:

• Two stages featuring bands, poets, dancers, and DJs

• Artisan vendors curated by Art Share L.A.

See you guys out there!

Family and Amor in Watts

FAMILY AND AMOR IN WATTS✊🏽

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Man One’s newest mural located inside Park Place (at Jordan Downs in Watts) is a 5 story tall mural that was conceived with community input. The mural shows the roots of the community flourishing from the bottom floor as African Lillies, Mexican nopales & palm trees as they grow together making their way up to the next level. The words “FAMILY” & “AMOR” at the center catch your eye as raised arms, hands & fists reach up for the sunset yellow sky. The Watts Towers can be seen protruding behind the arms & a sea of stenciled hearts. Watts has always been resilient.

This is Man One’s second large public art project within this great community. Man One would like to thank everyone in the neighborhood who welcomed him & supported this project. Special thanks goes out to fantastic partner and client BRIDGE Housing, artist assistant Joel Lopez, videographer Vonjako, special coating crew from MuralColors, and Southland Scaffold.

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CRUSH ORANGE ICE

What is happening in our country is not cool with me. Disappearing people without due process, deporting women and children with no criminal backgrounds and some with medical needs. It’s shameful, barbaric and racist. I encourage each one of us to take a stand and protect our communities and each other. Let’s resist anti-immigrant hatred and bigotry from entering our barrios.

I once heard that picking up a spray paint can is a political act of resistance, so I decided to create this art piece.
Grab one of these and join me in protest!

Limited edition of 50
This is a 6 color spray painted stencil on 140lb water color paper.
Each is signed and numbered by Man One.
Paper size - 18” x 24”

*Note: each stencil layer is hand painted by Man One; there may be slight differences between each print.

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Also available as a t-shirt. Click on image for link.