Art inspired from being born in the 70s...raised thru the 80s & imprinted on the culture in the 90s. Not only with your eyes but with your mind and your heart.

“This art is a humble yet simple link. No flash as a NASA shuttle but subtle, more like a nod & a wink. ” -MES…

He'll mesmerize you with his uniqueness and intrigue you by his style. He'll take you places you'll never forget or haven't been to in a while. Not about gimmicks . . an artist that truly embraces every aspect of art and each treasure that it holds. Be in the art with MES... and feel the experience unfold.

Be engaged in the work of these art pieces. Set your eyes upon crafted art scenes. Created from recycled materials.  Brought to life. Whether social issues or personal loves, MES… pushes your thoughts and pulls your heart into art.  BE IN THE ART. 

212 is not just an area code for the city that never sleeps... It represents success, unity, energy, corruption, loss, family, friends and enemies... Mike Surf makes you feel the city's secrets that are as many as the colors depicted in his pieces.  It looks and feels different to everyone who lays their eyes on it... JUST LIKE THE '212'.

Whether you are sitting on the stoop in El Barrio listening to the sounds of the Caribbean or hanging out on the fire escape watching the 'EL' pass your block with people from all walks of life, Mike Surf brings you back to a place where summer nights never ended. Maybe it's the glow of the streetlights coming on, the vibrancy of the freshest block party, the smell of great food or the end of dark steamy nights that the sun fights at dawn to usher in a new day. Let Mike Surf indulge your senses and bring you back to the "EL" . 

The quintessential borough nested between Manhattan and Queens, the 718 is The Bronx. Other boroughs may have shared the area code, no other borough can claim the birthplace of hip hop, the home of the Yankees and the largest parks in NYC. Mike Surf takes us through his vision of The Bronx... past, present & future! 

  Just like the New York cellphone area code, the images of the - 917- transcend all boroughs.  Mike Surf creates images that can't be claimed by any borough. . . yet proudly identifies with the NATIVE New Yorker.  He delicately creates details that let you know exactly where you've been, where you're at & where you came from.  #Feel917

Not always easy to see unless your paying very close attention, Mike Surf takes us on a nostalgic trip to the basement.  He opens the doors to your imagination and stimulates your senses with shapes and colors. Take a minute to hang out at the basement and bring back that feeling of being at the right place at the right time. - THE BASEMENT. 

1993.  A turning point for life in NYC & a shift away from the art I knew and saw in 83. Let's Celebrate! & toast to the awakening of the boroughs taking part in a return to the art that kept the pulse of our city....everything is "Premium" top shelf & 100 proof. . Please Look Responsibly.