Griffin is an Internationally recognized visual artist, based out of Oakland, California, whose work spans a variety of mediums, themes & surfaces.

Griffin One aka Sean Griffin

Griffin One

( Short Version )

Griffin is an internationally recognized illustrator & muralist based out of Oakland, California, born in Nairobi, Kenya. His work spans a variety of mediums, themes & surfaces.  From the early days of the Graffiti & the aerosol mural scene ( back in the mid- ’90s, while living in Seattle, WA ), through the many cities, he's lived in until the present day -- Griffin remains an active innovator in the aerosol mural art & the live art festival scene at large.

Whether the final artwork is illustrative, abstract, or character-driven, his artistic style embodies a unique dreamscape story between time, function, the familiar, and the unknown!  In his body of work, Griffin often infuses elements from our modern age with his love of nature, along with aspects of the Old World. Griffin's diverse themed signature dimensional approach, and creative exploration of imaginative possibilities, help to keep his work transformational, fun & timeless.

Griffin works with a diverse array of festivals & galleries, alongside a number of state-based & International clients & collectors. ( See Below)
His latest canvas Series is entitled “Know Matter What.”

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
 

(2022) “The Bridge Art Space” 2 custom abstract exterior murals painted at the Richmond community location. Richmond, CA
(2022) “Earli solutions.” Mission statement lettering mural, painted for this Cancer preventive Laboratory, based out of Redwood City, CA (20’x10’)
(2022) “2 Buck Invitational street mural festival” Louisville, KY (40’x12’)
(2022) “Jimi Hendrix Tribute Mural on Haight Street” Custom interior & exterior commission Jimi H. tribute portraits murals. San Fransisco, CA (15’x10’) & (15’x20’)
(2022) “Lilac solutions Mural” Custom exterior commission theme with their business-related elements. - West Oakland, CA (20’x40’)
(2022) “Outre Restaurant Mural” Custom commission interior mural for this new high-end restaurant & bar - San Fransisco, CA (‘6x30’)

(2022) “The Design Process” Custom commission interior mural for Harris Design Studio - Oakland, CA (10x30)

(2022) “Mascot Mural” Argus & Endeavor High School - Ceres, CA ( 7’x30’)

(2021) “Dark Skies Portal” Commission for Dark Sky Brewing Company Beer Garden patio - Flagstaff, AZ (15x30)

(2021) “Chain of Events” Sea Walls mural festival, hosted by made fresh crew & Pangeaseed Foundation -Santa Cruz, CA. (30’x70’)

(2021) “Redwood City Portal” Funded by RedwoodCity & The RWC Parks commission. (20’x40’)

(2020) “Teamwork” pandemic themed. The Bridge Artspace. Richmond CA (6’x30’)
(2020) “TheBay” Double stacked 16x 48’ft cargo container mural commission - Treasure Island, CA
(2020) International “Stay at Home Mural Festival “ organized by Pangeaseed foundation - based out of Hawaii.(2020) “Locals Only” Mirus Gallery Annual Bay Area Group Show. San Francisco, CA
(2019) Invited to paint a mural with a select group of artists inside the Palms - Brendon Theaters Las Vegas, NV
(2019) Live Dedication Mural 30ft x 60ft - 6 participating artist over 4 days at the Famous Bills Wheels Skateboard shop in Santa Cruz, CA
(2019) 4 Year Ann Skate Deck group show at Garage Gallery. Los Angeles, CA
(2019) Live Art showcase to Bullet Bourbans Tent at Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
(2019) Live Art showcase at “Emissions Festival” Belden Town, CA
(2019) “Outsider Art” Art Triangle Murals at Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA (curated by Jeben Berg, and is part of permanent & evolving wall collection of Another Planet Entertainment) 200,000+ in attendance.(2019) 1am Gallery “Paper” Art Prints Group Show. San Fransisco, CA
(2018) Voyage Phoenix Magazine Artist Feature. Phoenix, AZ
(2018) “Outsider Art” Art Triangle Murals @ Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA (curated by Jeben Berg, and is part of permanent & evolving wall collection of Another Planet Entertainment) 200,000+ in attendance.
(2018) Live Art showcase at Treasure island Music Festival. Oakland, CA
(2018) VMworld IBM Exhibit of hand painted skateboard decks. Vegas, NV (2018) Burning Man Art Car Design & Paint job for TDGRH camp. Gerlock, NV
(2018) Special invitation to paint 2 large mural walls for a private collector showcase- Ellie Mae Pleaston, CA
(2018) Live Art showcase at SXSW featuring Mc Aceyalone at Sahara Lounge Austin, TX
(2018) Bizare Fest - Graffiti Art Event, Fresno CA
(2017) Live Artist for Wework presents - Oakland Block Party, Oakland, CA
(2017) POW! WOW! San Jose - Presented by POW WOW world wide, San Jose CA
(2017) "BAM FEST" Bay Area Mural Festival - Held in Richmond CA.
(2017) “SXSW Austin Wall” international collab, Downtown Austin Texas, during South X South West Expo (20w x80H)
(2017) "Shoulders Of Giants" showcase at SXSW at Mindzai Creative Austin, TX
(2017) Live Mural EXPO during the illectricRiver Festival in Waco, TX
(2017) Live Art showcase at SXSW featuring Mc Aceyalone at Sahara Lounge Austin, TX
(2016) Mixed Palette (Official Paint PHX Gallery Show of Selected Artists), Phoenix, AZ
(2016) Legends, Oakland Terminal Gallery, Oakland, CA (curated by Quake)
(2016) A Bizare Legacy, Arthouse, Fresno, CA
(2015) “Maybe 2016 Will be Better” NYE Group Exhibition, Tempe, AZ
(2015) Anemal Lives - Tribute Show, 14th Street Art Supply, Oakland, CA
(2015) Zero Friends Pop Up Art Show, Upper Playground PDX Gallery, Portland, OR
(2015) Back 2 Basics, Exact Science Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
(2015) “Outsider Art” Art Triangle Murals @ Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA (curated by Jeben Berg, and is part of permanent & evolving wall collection of Another Planet Entertainment) 200,000+ in attendance
(2015) Urban Flavour Jam (invitational), Winterthur, Switzerland
(2015) Meeting of Styles (Festival Internationale de Graffiti), a juried urban art event in Perpignan, France
(2015) “Terminally Ill”, Oakland Terminal Gallery, Oakland, CA (curated by Mark Bode and Dr. Revolt)
(2015) Selected Contest Winner, 7-Story Canvas Show, Zetta Hotel, San Francisco, CA (Curated by Buffmonster & Apexer, of 7 Finalists from competitive Zetta Murals Juried Competition)
(2015) Do Art Foundation Showcase (Selected Artists) , The Do Lab’s Lightning in a Bottle Festival, San Antonio Recreation Area, Bradley, CA. (20,000+ in attendance)
(2015) Hard, Exact Science Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
(2015) Swim Season (An Adult Swim themed show), 63 Bluxome Street Gallery, San Francisco, CA
(2014) Holiday Group Show, Ian Ross Gallery, San Francisco, CA
(2014 ) Krampusmas, 63 Bluxome Street Gallery, San Francisco, CA
(2014) Art Attack, Word of Mouth Gallery, Stockton, CA
(2014) “Outsider Art” Art Triangle Murals @ Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA (curated by Jeben Berg; part of permanent & evolving wall collection of Another Planet Entertainment)
(2014) Bay Area Now: 7, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA (section curated by Estria Foundation)
(2014) DoArt Foundation Showcase (Selected Artists) , The Do Lab’s Lightning in a Bottle Festival, San Antonio Recreation Area, Bradley, CA. (20,000+ in attendance)
(2013) Estria Battle at the Prism: Urban Art & Culture Festival, hosted by the Estria Foundation, Oakland, CA
(2013) DoArt Foundation (Showcase of selected artists) , Lightning in a Bottle Festival, Lake Skinner, Winchester, CA. (18,000+ in attendance)
(2013) “Keepers of Time” large-scale mural on canvas, Graffiti Fine Art Expo (International Event), Graffiti House LA, Los Angeles, CA (curated by Dytch66)
(2013) Group Show, The Elefunk Gallery at Loakal, Oakland, CA (curated by Patti Astor)
(2012) “Something Like Oz”, Wonderland SF Gallery, San Francisco, CA
(2012) “It’s In Our Blood” mural & “Burning Candle” pillar, Special Delivery (Bay Area 2012) Large Scale Mural Exhibit, The Carbon Warehouse, Berkeley, CA
(2012) DoArt Foundation (Showcase of selected artists) , Lightning in a Bottle Festival, Oak Canyon Ranch, Irvine, CA. (14,000+ in attendance)
(2011) “Maybe 2012 Will be Better” NYE Group Exhibition, Tempe, AZ
(2011) DoArt Foundation (Showcase of selected artists) , Lightning in a Bottle Festival, Oak Canyon Ranch, Irvine, CA. (14,000+ in attendance)
(2010) The PRINT Show, 1AM Gallery, San Francisco, CA
(2010) “Maybe 2011 Will be Better” Group Exhibition, Tempe, AZ
........... Shows Before 2009 Upon request! .........

SELECTED SOLO & PAIRED EXHIBITIONS
 

(2015) Griffin One Solo Show, Cosmic Creations Gallery, Lake Tahoe, CA
(2014) ”A Retrospective of Canvas Works by Griffin One”, The Coachman, San Francisco, CA
(2013) Chromatic Neurosis, Le Que Vive Gallery, Oakland, CA (in collaboration with Ricky Watts)
(2010) 2-Man Art Show, Fractalized Gallery, Garberville, CA (in collaboration with Stacks Malone)
........... Shows Before 2009 Upon request! .........