About

The Death Head
Latinx Punk God of Graphics

The Death Head is an Austin, Texas-based Latinx punk graphic artist recognized for blending traditional Mexican "Day of the Dead" imagery with punk rock and graffiti culture. The artist’s rebellious, anti-establishment style inherently incorporates elements of lightheartedness, absurdity, and punk anxiety; indeed, the work's foundational philosophy relies on this cultural collision. Rather than presenting mortality as something to be feared, his art actively invites death in, utilizing bold colors and a raw energy to challenge rigid societal norms.

Beginning around 2007, Death capitalized on early social networking to showcase his vibrant, innovative artwork. This digital presence caught the attention of major skate brands, leading directly to graphic design collaborations where he served as an artist for Deathwish Skateboards. Over his career, his signature grotesque metamorphosis aesthetic has yielded high-profile collaborations within the fashion and streetwear industries. These partnerships include prominent American clothing lines such as Famous Stars & Straps, founded by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, and the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand The Hundreds founded by Co-founder’s, Bobby Kim (known as Bobby Hundreds) and Ben Shenassafar (known as Ben Hundreds) for custom graphic appeal. Furthermore, he has expanded into digital art and technology, notably collaborating with Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park on custom digital non-fungible token (NFT) artwork.