Mark Rox – Graffiti Monkey

Mixed media on canvas
UV Reactive • Glow in the Dark • Augmented Reality
116 x 89 cm / 45,6 x 35 in
2,3 kg – 2026

Graffiti Monkey is an artwork from Mark Rox’s Graffiti Animals series, where the natural world meets the energy of urban culture.

The chimpanzee, covered in colorful graffiti, becomes a living canvas that connects two seemingly opposite worlds — wildlife and modern civilization. Every tag, splash of paint, and vibrant detail reflects the rhythm of the streets, while the animal’s thoughtful gaze reminds us of our deep connection to nature.

Through this contrast, Mark Rox explores the relationship between humanity, the environment, and the urban world we have created. Graffiti Monkey is not simply a fusion of realism and street art, but a visual dialogue between the wild and the world we’ve built.

You also can bring the artwork to life with an AR app on your phone, or shine UV light on the painting to reveal hidden symbols of monkey’s thoughts.