Tokebi

Tokebi
Tokebi design used by heavy metal band Mastodon
Born
Bernal Aguilar

1981 (age 42–43)
NationalityGuatemalan
Alma materUniversidad del Istmo
MovementLowbrow
Websitewww.tokebi.net

Bernal Aguilar (born 1981), also known as Tokebi (Korean: 도깨비) is a Guatemalan artist, illustrator, and university professor, best known for the use of skulls, bright neon colors and Kitsch aesthetic in his work.[1][2] Tokebi rose to popularity when was personally chosen by Grammy winner heavy metal band Mastodon to design their merchandise for the 2019's European Tour.[3] Tokebi is especially popular among rock bands, rappers and DJs,[4] and is seen as one of the international ambassadors of the Guatemalan lowbrow movement.[3]

  1. ^ Blake, Winston (2019). Infinite Worlds Science Fiction Magazine. United States: Infinite Worlds Science Fiction Magazine. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-578-54174-7.
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Jeraldy (9 August 2013). "El Universo del Artista Guatemalteco Tokebi". Al Día. Retrieved 15 October 2020.[dead link]
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