Toxic Grin

Title: “Toxic Grin”

Description:

Dark, dripping, and surreal—Toxic Grin brings a distorted, ghostly energy straight from the underground. With hollow, glowing eyes and a grimy gold-toothed smile, this piece blends a radioactive haze of greens and purples with raw graffiti techniques. The spray-painted texture and dripping ink details give the artwork a sense of movement, like it’s melting into reality.

There’s an eerie contrast between the playful smirk and the unsettling stare, making this piece feel like it exists in the space between humor and horror. A true street-art-inspired work, Toxic Grin embodies the raw, rebellious energy of graffiti culture—bold, expressive, and unapologetically chaotic.

About the Artist

DATKID is an emerging artist from Seattle who found his voice through graffiti and street art. After joining the military post-COVID, his journey took him to the United Kingdom, where he fell in love with the vibrant street art scene. Inspired by the raw energy of urban culture, rebellion, and storytelling, he began merging his natural artistic talent with the gritty, unfiltered aesthetic of graffiti.

From hand-painted canvases and skate decks to custom accessories, DATKID transforms everyday surfaces into bold, expressive pieces. His work blends pop culture, street energy, and personal experiences, creating art that speaks to the movement of the city and the voices behind it.

Now bringing his signature style to new formats, DATKID continues to push the boundaries of urban art, making it wearable, collectible, and undeniably raw.