Artist Profile
RETNA
Marquis Lewis
Born 1979, Los Angeles, California
RETNA is a Los Angeles-based artist known for his distinctive script-like text-based artwork that merges calligraphy, graffiti, and ancient scripts. His unique visual language draws from Hebrew, Arabic, and indigenous American writing systems, creating mysterious and beautiful murals that have become iconic in LA's street art landscape.
Artist Details
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Artistic Style: Calligraphy, Script art, Abstract text, Cultural fusion
Notable Works
- •West Hollywood Library mural (2011)
- •Bowery Wall, New York (2014)
- •Art in the Streets, MOCA (2011)
- •Global murals in Miami, London, and Hong Kong
Major Exhibitions
- •Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (2011)
- •Michael Kohn Gallery, LA (multiple)
- •Opera Gallery, multiple locations
Collaborations
- •Louis Vuitton - Store facade design
- •Nike - Air Jordan collaborations
- •Justin Bieber - Album artwork for Purpose
Achievements & Recognition
- •Work featured at MOCA Los Angeles
- •Commissioned by major luxury brands
- •Created largest mural in Los Angeles history