Greg Mike

November 14, 2018:  Connecticut Native Gregory Michael Menching (better known as Greg Mike) became fascinated by graffiti during trips to nearby New York City as a child.  Greg began experimenting with graffiti in the streets at age 12.  He incorporated the cartoon images from the golden age of animation that he grew up with.  As an adult Greg transitioned into a gallery and mural artist and became a central pillar of the Atlanta art scene. As a teenager the colors, linework and surrealism typically found in graffiti and street art along with imagery from classic cartoons inspired Greg. Today, they are still the sources of inspiration for Greg’s adult murals and canvas work.  In a 2011 article in Jezebel, Greg stated: “I’m drawn to creating something that couldn’t exist in real life.”  Greg attended Florida State and frequently visited Atlanta during his college years.  Fortunately for Atlanta, Greg chose Atlanta as his home.

Greg is well-known for his iconic Larry Loudmouf character seen all over Atlanta and all around the world. Larry Loudmouf born out of a near death experience Greg had in college is a reminder that life is short and precious. Greg created a line of clothing called Carpe Denim. He is also the founder of the ABV Gallery and Agency providing services ranging from branding to web design to product packaging. ABV gallery is also a contemporary art exhibition space hosting internationally acclaimed artists.  Greg’s ABV Gallery is a cosponsor of the Outer Space Project, an annual Atlanta event featuring live art competitions, pop-up art galleries, extreme sports demonstrations, and live music. The Outer Space Project adds more than a dozen brand new murals to Atlanta’s collection of public art each year.  A goal of the Outer Space Project is to expand the reach of Atlanta’s street art from a just a few neighborhoods to all of Atlanta.

Link to Greg Mike’s website: http://www.gregmike.com

Link to Outer Space Project website: http://www.outerspaceproject.com

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