About

Jack Panik - born London 1986 - is a multi-disciplinary artist, social documentarian and activist, whose career stemmed from the London graffiti scene of the late 90's and early 00's where - alongside the ATG crew - he played an era-defining, role within.

During the mid-00's Panik's output began to diversify with the introduction of his now prolific faces that began to appear on the streets of the capital. Alongside this he started to develop studio-based work that led to exhibitions with galleries in London, Amsterdam and NYC in the years that followed. While very much a self-taught artist, Panik briefly attended London's Central St Martins although, after struggling to adapt to the formulaic approach of art school, left in order to carve out his own lane which he's travelled in ever since.

Panik creates work that, at times, playfully fuses elements of his surroundings with some of the broader global issues we face and points of reference that have been accumulated via his own personal experiences. With a process often starting with photography and film documentary before leading on to large scale mixed-media pieces, Paniks work exists as an energetic, humorous and sensitive reflection of our ever-changing world.

Using art as tool for activism Panik has always strived to empower young people in his hometown and speak out about the ongoing youth violence epidemic in London. Addressing inequalities, standing up for the oppressed, and challenging the role of capitalism and western imperialism in the destruction of our planet will always remain a central feature of Panik's work.