SONIC BAD

Carlos Mare, known professionally as SONIC BAD, is an American artist recognized for his contributions to the graffiti art movement. Emerging from the Bronx in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he became a prominent figure in New York City's subway art scene. His work is characterized by a fusion of traditional graffiti letterforms with elements of abstract expressionism and cubism, often incorporating dynamic lines and a sense of motion. Mare's career evolved from illegal street art to gallery exhibitions, establishing him as a crossover artist who successfully transitioned from the urban landscape to the fine art world. He has participated in numerous exhibitions internationally, and his work is represented in various private and public collections. His artistic output extends beyond traditional graffiti to include sculpture, painting, and design, often exploring themes of urban culture, identity, and the evolution of language through visual forms.