Drew Funk
Born in Malaysia, Drew Funk currently resides in Melbourne and can usually be found creating at Blender Studios.
As well as on the streets, Drew has exhibited nationally and internationally. Through six solo shows, a prolific street art reputation, and a number of group shows, Drew Funk has established himself as a key player in the street, and fine art world.
Known for a range of styles, including murals/ street art, fine ink illustration, and painting, the artworks Drew Funk composes are very distinctive. They are comprised of his background in graffiti and design, alongside the recurring influences of his cultural heritage and past experiences. Graduating with a Bachelor in Multimedia & Design from RMIT University, Drew’s design background is evident through his illustrative clean style of working. After moving to Australia, a fascination with his cultural heritage became apparent, as did the continuous influences of nostalgia and the art of the city streets.
Through his style, Drew Funk aims to recapture his heritage through the context of street art. Although his initiation into street art was through writing, Drew Funk has always been drawn to characters. Animals and mystical creatures often appear and reappear across a number of his works.
Drew Funk’s current practice is furthering his exploration of where he has come from through a study of mixed media (spray and arcrilic) on canvas.
