L'amour supreme
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L’Amour Supreme | |
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| Born | Joel Orbeta Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Street art, graphic design, vinyl toy design |
| Movement | Street art, lowbrow art |
L’Amour Supreme (born Joel Orbeta) is an American street artist, muralist, and graphic designer known for his bold fusion of comic book imagery, punk aesthetics, and hip-hop culture. Active since the 1990s, he has worked on murals, vinyl toy design, and branding for numerous companies. He is best known as the lead artist for Mishka NYC, the visual designer for Czarface, and a frequent competitor in Secret Walls live art battles. His collaborations include work with Nike, Topps, Kidrobot, and Nickelodeon.[1]
Early life and background
[edit]L’Amour Supreme was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. He was influenced by the graffiti and hip-hop culture of the 1980s, as well as comic books, horror films, and heavy metal album covers. As a teenager, he was mentored by artist Pushead, who encouraged his early artistic development.[2] His moniker "L’Amour Supreme" was adopted as his career in pop art and streetwear expanded.[3]
Career
[edit]Streetwear and graphic design
[edit]L’Amour Supreme became the lead artist for Mishka NYC, helping to establish the brand’s signature look with grotesque eyeball motifs and horror-inspired characters. He designed the well-known “Keep Watch” eyeball graphic for Mishka.[4]
Murals
[edit]L’Amour Supreme has painted murals worldwide, including:
- **Wynwood, Miami (Various years)** – Murals painted during Art Basel, incorporating vibrant pop culture mash-ups[5]
- **Cincinnati, Ohio (2022, 2023)** – Multiple murals for BLINK Cincinnati festival, including a 50-foot mural titled "Ma Jolie" and an alley mural at Arnold’s Bar & Grill[6]
- **Jersey City, New Jersey (2021)** – Mural for the inaugural Jersey City Mural Festival, depicting surreal creatures[7]
Czarface
[edit]L’Amour Supreme has played a central role in creating the visual identity of Czarface, the hip-hop supergroup renowned for its comic-book themes. From the group’s inception, he was enlisted to bring the Czarface character to life as an illustrated persona, effectively making him the de facto art director for the group’s albums and merchandise.[8][9]
Secret Walls competitions
[edit]L’Amour Supreme has been a frequent competitor in **Secret Walls**, a live art battle series, and has won several high-profile events:
- **Little Italy Secret Walls (2013)** – Teamed with Buff Monster and Jon Burgerman in a live battle[10]
- **New York Comic Con (2013)** – Defeated MAD in a 90-minute live drawing battle at Kidrobot’s booth[11]
- **NeueHouse Pro Series (2014)** – Competed and won against Tristan Eaton in a high-profile match[12]
- **BLINK Cincinnati (2022)** – Competed in one of Secret Walls’ largest-ever team battles[13]
- **Art of Competition, NYC (2024)** – Won alongside artist Jappy Agoncillo in a 2v2 live battle[14]
Vinyl toys
[edit]L’Amour Supreme has designed numerous **vinyl art toys**, including:
- **Mongolion** (with Super7)[15]
- **Bootleg Kaiju** (with Mishka)[16]
- **The Beast & Warhead** (with Mishka)[17]
- **Keep Watch Labbit** (with Kidrobot)[18]
- **Bearbrick figures** (with Medicom Toy)
- **Dunny figures** (with Kidrobot)
- **Czarface action figures** (with Super7)
Miley Cyrus *Bangerz* Tour
[edit]In 2014, L’Amour Supreme contributed animated visuals for Miley Cyrus’s *Bangerz Tour*, incorporating psychedelic, cartoonish elements into the stage production.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "L'Amour Supreme".
- ^ "The New Amerikana".
- ^ "Element: LAMOURSUPREME x ELEMENT". 7 November 2020.
- ^ "Robots, Streetwear, and Gay Skeletor: An Interview with Mishka NYC". 11 December 2009.
- ^ "An Art Week stroll through Wynwood—the Bushwick of Miami". 6 December 2021.
- ^ "Street Muralist l'Amour Supreme is Painting a Love Letter to Cincinnati Through a Week-Long Residency This Month".
- ^ "L'Amour Supreme".
- ^ "LISTEN & READ: Rap's Czarface Comes to Life Through Throwback Comic-Vinyl Combo". 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Lamour Supreme". Discogs.
- ^ "Live painting, new murals and music in Little Italy this Saturday – Vandalog – A Street Art Blog". 11 October 2013.
- ^ "Secret Walls x Kidrobot – Lamour Supreme Vs. MAD at NYCC". 12 October 2013.
- ^ "Tristan Eaton vs. Lamour Supreme | Secret Walls Live at NeueHouse". YouTube.
- ^ "Secret Walls x Agar x BLINK 2022". YouTube. 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Secret Walls' "Art of Competition" Electrifies NYC Audience".
- ^ "Super7".
- ^ "AllVinyls | Bootleg Kaiju".
- ^ "Warhead OG edition by MISHKA x Lamour Supreme x Blackbook Toy". 22 January 2019.
- ^ "Mishka Labbit. "Keep Watch" Available NOW!". 20 July 2013.
- ^ "L'Amour Supreme".