David Choe

ABOUT DAVID CHOE

American painter, muralist, and graffiti artist whose works are characterized by their "dirty style." His work explores themes of desire, degradation, and exaltation.

He dropped out of high school and spent two years hitchhiking.

He made murals for Facebook and chose to be compensated in stock, which eventually made him a millionaire.

He was born in Los Angeles to parents Jana and Jimmy Choe. He is of Korean descent.

He once painted a famous portrait of former President Barack Obama .