Step into the scene with an original who flips old-school skills into fresh, next-level vibes—see the city through the lens of an artist who makes tradition raw and current.
Discover the journey, inspiration, and creative philosophy behind the artwork
Eder Cetina is an award-winning artist and designer out of Los Angeles who moves through the city’s art, hip hop, and street scenes with hustle and grit. A muralist, sculptor, and “Green Guru,” he’s spent twenty-plus years flipping museum exhibits and city walls into eco-conscious, visually loud statements, blending purpose with swagger for places like LACMA, Getty, MOCA, The Met, Nike, and Adidas. Cetina is as comfortable orchestrating massive installations, ripping it up with painting crews, and vibing with local legends as he is delivering polished concepts to global brands and international foundations.
Raised in the mix of glamour and grind, his work embodies the love/hate pulse of Los Angeles, and he has been featured at urban events like the Ludacris show at the L.A. Coliseum, Coachella, and countless grassroots projects. Beyond the art world, Cetina’s a mentor and visionary who builds up next-gen talent and pushes “fair chance” employment, opening doors for those written off by the system. With a knack for streetwise collaboration and a defiant creative drive, Cetina’s reputation reaches from underground crews to world-class institutions—no boundaries, just impact. Eder Cetina
A curated selection of recent and signature pieces
Eder creates custom large-scale artworks for private collectors, corporations, and institutions. Inquire about availability and pricing.
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Creating at scale brings unique challenges and rewards. In this post, I explore the technical and conceptual hurdles of working on large-format pieces and how they've transformed my approach to art.
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When traditional materials limit expression, innovation becomes necessary. Discover how industrial materials have expanded my creative vocabulary and challenged my artistic practice.
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Follow the 18-month journey of creating my largest sculpture to date - from initial concept sketches through the complex process of fabrication and installation in London's Tate Modern.
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Past, present, and upcoming shows
LA Art Collective HQ, Los Angeles
Solo exhibition. Works layer sacred geometry with graffiti-like gestures recalling hip-hop's rhythm and the mysticism of ancient scripts.
Hammer Museum, Los Angeles
The seventh iteration of the Hammer's biennial exhibition highlighting the practices of artists working throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Venice, Italy
International exhibition curated by Carlo Ratti exploring how different types of intelligence shape the built environment and confront global challenges.
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