From Partnering with Nipsey Hussle to Painting the WeTransfer Headquarters, Cooper’s Murals Radiate Positivity for the City of Los Angeles

Cooper’s murals boast images of flowers with human eyes flowing as joyous rhythms. Two local murals include WeTransfer in Venice and 59th Street Elementary, where Nipsey Hussle left Cooper deeply inspired. Cooper began noticing unique street art styles while earning his graphic design degree at Ball State University in Indiana. Thereafter, he mastered branding, style and blending business with art.

“One day I drew my signature Wildflower, and it hit me. This represented life to me. The flower representing growth in our everyday lives, and the eye in the middle relating it back to us humans,” says Cooper. 

October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Cooper stays true to his themes by working daily. His dedication gives him staying power and a recognizable artistic identity. “I have my specific Wildflowers that have a real meaning to me personally and started out my career when I had nothing. Stick to your script, and you will be original in time,” observes Cooper. 

Upon coming to LA, a cohesive vision with clients emerged through collaboration. At his WeTransfer encounter, both the owner and Cooper had decided on a “bright color scheme mural that could be seen blocks away.” This coincides with Cooper’s contemporary mural motif. Next, having been an avid basketball player growing up—and later an artist who has enjoyed Nipsey Hussle’s music—his excitement evolved from the 59th St Elementary School project. Cooper reminisces, “The PUMA team, Nipsey and the kids met and talked about the court and what I was going to paint.” His Wildflower pattern with Puma’s signature colors was approved.

Once completed, “Nipsey gave a speech to the kids, thanked me and said that the court was ‘dope.’ I’ll never forget that moment and that day,” explains Cooper. 

There have been several changes in direction since the pandemic. Cooper has been painting and selling more canvas pieces, including to his first international client in London. Murals have been on hold, yet a future project—painting the inside of a bus in Cabo San Lucas—will be his first international mural.

Even during a pandemic, this is an ongoing mural attribute: viewers take in an instant of playful vitality. Just as he is delighted and inspired by many artists’ murals, Cooper shares his own variety of positive energy by emboldening youth and other artists. Cooper says, “If I can do that for others, then I have won. It’s not about how many likes you get or how much money you have. To me, it’s about staying true to the craft and helping as many people as possible along the way. No secrets, just love.”

Cooper’s LA Mural Locations: 

We Transfer
2116 Zeno Pl
Venice, CA 90291

59th St Elementary School
5939 2nd Ave
LA, CA 90043 Cooper’s Murals

@iam.cooper

Written By: Nicole Borgenicht
Photographed By: Cooper’s Murals 

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Nicole Borgenicht is an arts feature writer whose articles, columns or cover stories have appeared in Fine Art Connoisseur, Painting World Magazine, Art Voices, Art Ltd, ArtWeek LA, Palm Springs Life, Mandatory, Coachella Valley Independent, and Western Art and Architecture Magazines to name a few.

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