Rerun is a Los Angeles-based artist whose work blends the raw energy of graffiti with the thoughtfulness of fine art. Known for his unique approach of turning people into cats, Rerun explores the humor, complexity, and depth of human behavior. He uses cats as symbols because, like humans, they are expressive and full of personality. They communicate without words, relying on their movements, expressions, and quirks to tell stories—just like Rerun does with his art.
Rerun’s creative roots come from the streets, where he learned to work fast and boldly as a graffiti artist. This background shaped his style, giving his work a gritty, urban feel that’s full of energy and life. He embraces the textures of weathered walls, aged paint, and the imperfections of the city, adding a sense of history and place to his art. These elements create a connection to spaces we’ve all been in, like an alleyway, a corner store, or a busy sidewalk.
His influences include artists like Van Gogh, Louis Wain, and Edvard Munch, who each used their art to share raw emotion and tell timeless stories. Like them, Rerun puts his own feelings, experiences, and struggles into his work. His pieces are personal, yet they speak to universal emotions that anyone can relate to—joy, pain, love, and resilience.
Rerun’s process is rooted in storytelling. Every piece starts with an idea—sometimes inspired by a joke, an emotion, a memory, or even a big event happening in the world. From there, he sketches to shape the concept, deciding if it needs the detail of a larger, more complex piece or the focus of something smaller and intimate. His graffiti background helps him work quickly and with confidence, often completing pieces in a single day to keep the energy and emotions fresh.
Through his art, Rerun hopes to create a connection with people. He wants viewers to see themselves in his work and feel understood. In a world that can feel isolating or focused on the wrong things, his art reminds us that it’s okay to feel, to laugh, and to reflect on the things that make us human.