Mau Lencinas – 90’s Hip Hop Style Meets Anime

Argentinian illustrator and animator, Mau Lencinas red-skinned characters evoke hip-hop, manga and futurism in a style that is instantly iconic.

Last modification : March 23, 2016
Artist Spotlight - Mau Lencinas - Feat

Artist Spotlight - Mau Lencinas - Feat

Artist Spotlight : Mau Lencinas

Mau Lencinas is an Argentinian born illustrator and animator currently based out of Buenos Aires.

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Born in 1991, Mau’s signature style heads the wave of unique and forward-thinking illustrators, design and graffiti that can be found in the busy South American city.

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His unique illustrations center on red-skinned characters that appear to be a blend of Japanese anime and asian features, decked in fashions that can be described as 90’s label-loving hip-hop style meets futuristic techno gangster.

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Through Lencinas’ use of a particular look that is difficult to categorize, he evokes imagery that is both futuristic and yet very nostalgic at the same time. Furthermore, they make his work instantly recognizable.

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For more about Mau, check out his Instagram.

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Sources: Upper Playground, booooom, the city don’t sleep 

 

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1 Comment

  1. Miguel on April 14, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Nice very cool pics , a style on its own dimension…

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