About
I’m a 24-year-old visual artist based in Värmdö, just outside Stockholm. My passion for art began early — at eight years old — when I first encountered graffiti lettering through my older brother. That moment sparked a deep fascination for letters and style. I began drawing names and letterforms obsessively, using art both as a creative outlet and a way to navigate a challenging home environment.
By the age of only ten years old, I spray-painted my first piece at Art of the Streets (Södra Teatern, 2011). After a brief pause between 2013 and 2016, I returned to drawing in 2017 and picked up the spray can again in 2018. Since then, my work has developed rapidly, evolving in both style and substance.
In 2021, I began producing work on canvas, channeling my energy into pieces that reflect personal growth and creative ambition. I create not to meet expectations, but to challenge myself — each new piece is an opportunity to explore what I’m truly capable of.
In 2024, I founded EASTPHQ, a platform for both my art and apparel. It allows me to remain anonymous while building a distinct brand and artistic identity.
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Inspiration
I draw inspiration from life itself really — from people, experiences, and the world around me. With roots in graffiti, I’ve naturally been influenced by some of the genre’s most iconic pioneers, such as New York legend SEEN, whose groundbreaking style left a lasting impression on me.
Nature, however, is my greatest and most consistent source of inspiration. I've always felt a strong connection to the forest, the night sky, and the sense of infinity they represent. Being close to nature allows me to slow down, find peace, and truly recharge — especially under a clear, starlit sky.
Beyond that, I’m deeply inspired by artists who stay true to themselves. Those who carve out their own style, follow their vision fearlessly, and create not to be liked, but because they believe in their work — that mindset resonates with me deeply.
My personal journey and growth are also a powerful driving force in my creative process. I know I have something unique to express, and I’m determined to keep pushing forward. When I set my mind to something, I don’t give up — I see it through.
I'm mostly selftaught throught experimenting with different mediums and trusting the creative process. However, I have done a basic art education of one year at BASIS konstskola in Södermalm, Stockholm 2024-2025.
Stay tuned via instagram @eastphq
- Small exhibition at @RESEBYRÅN rave "FOKUS" 19/4 2025.
- Blackeberg Bibliotek july 2025
I primarily work with spray paint and am continuously exploring and developing my style within the medium. I also work extensively with acrylics and have created a number of graphic prints.
Each of my works follows its own unique process. Sometimes I start with a sketch, while other times the piece unfolds entirely spontaneously. Certain acrylic paintings have taken me several months to complete, as I prefer to let them evolve slowly rather than make any rushed decisions if i've painted on it for a while already.
My spray-painted works, on the other hand, tend to come together more quickly, as spray paint is a fast and fluid medium. These pieces are often unplanned — I let instinct and emotion guide the outcome. I know that I am on the right path with this style. SKUNGELJORD ("skog","jungle" and "underjord" combined) is truly a unique style that I will keep on evolving.
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