Cody Parker

Cody Parker is making waves in the modern art world with his richly colored murals and bold canvas paintings that pop with energy and vision. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1989, Parker grew up playing tennis and hockey, developing a work ethic and discipline that would later fuel his artistic career. With encouragement from his parents to pursue what brings him joy, he explored art through various classes and learned a wide range of techniques and art history. Despite this formal education, Parker considers himself largely self-taught, having learned the most by experimenting and creating both successful and unsuccessful works in his early years.
Parker’s artistic process varies depending on whether he’s creating a mural or canvas piece. For murals, he uses low-pressure spray paint with just two types of caps: an Astro Fat cap for thick, wide lines ideal for large-scale works, and a Skinny Cream cap for fine details and precise blending. His canvas works feature Poska paint markers, acrylic paint, and sometimes diamond dust. His style evolved from multi-layer stencils to creating realistic images in a single layer, drawing inspiration from contemporary street and mural artists including Tristan Eaton, Hiero, Ripe, Menas, RONE, and Pichiavo.
Among Parker’s notable accomplishments are painting a mural for Iggy Azalea and creating works for celebrities like James Hype and Sommer Ray. He has participated in Art Basel for five consecutive years, fulfilling his dream of having his art displayed in Wynwood. Parker is represented by Park West Gallery.