Yung Jake was established on the internet in 2011 and received his BFA from California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) in 2012. He has had eleven solo exhibitions since 2014, including several shows at Steve Turner, Los Angeles, a project at ABC Berlin, and his previous solo shows with Tripoli Gallery, Twisted Metaland Emoji Portraits, which was featured in the New York Times. His artwork has been included in more than twenty group shows and showcased and sold in numerous art fairs including MiArt, Milan (2015), UNTITLED, Miami Beach (2016; 2017), Art Brussels, Belgium (2016), the Seattle Art Fair (2016), the Dallas Art Fair (2016), and Market Art + Design (2018). His work has been featured at venues including Sundance (2013), where his videos Datamosh(2011), and E.m-bed.de/d(2012) were screened, as well as performances in Los Angeles at the Hammer Museum (2013), REDCAT (2013), MOCA (2014), The Getty Center (2015), and in New York at the Museum of Modern Art (2016). In 2017, his solo booth with Steve Turner at Zona Maco Sur, Mexico City sold out. Also in 2017, Yung Jake was included in ARS17 at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki, Finland, and in 2018 he exhibited in China at OCAT Shanghai with KADIST San Francisco. His first solo museum exhibition titled cartoons was on view at Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY from April 20 through May 27, 2019. Yung Jake lives and works in California.
lifting weight ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
totems (1-3/50),
2019
meme,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
dancing dragon technique,
2020 nerf guns 24.5 x 7 x 6 inches (62.23 x 17.78 cm)
Don't let the outside world affect ur innards (Sides 1 & 2),
2019
powder coated frame, dry-erase marker, permanent marker, and post-its on dry erase board
75 x 45 x 24 inches
(190.5 x 114.3 x 61 cm)
*dancing dragon technique*,
2020
nerf guns
24.5 x 7 x 6 inches
(62.23 x 17.78 cm)
skating,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Yeah, but No (Portrait of Sean),
2009 oil on wood 21 x 15 inches (53.34 x 38.1 cm)
*desk 11*,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and duct tape
63 x 53 x 24 inches
(160.02 x 134.62 cm)
surfing,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
buttercup,
2023 pastel on found paper 11.9 x 11.9 inches (30.226 x 30.226 cm)
shake,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
animation,
2019
animation, tv, powder coated metal frame, and toy car
67 x 33 x 24 inches
(170.2 x 83.8 x 61 cm
On a Bed (Daria),
2009 oil on wood 24 x 36 inches (60.96 x 91.44 cm)
,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
on go cart,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
crash bandicoot (and spyro fire mario, fire luigi, fire kirby, king dedede and aku aku),
2017 UV print, spray paint, tape and ink on powder coated steel, found metal and monitor 105 x 60 inches (266.7 x 152.4 cm)
*cabbages!*,
2021
nerf guns, sharpie, powder coated aluminum, hardware
51 x 36 x 6 inches
(129.54 x 91.44 cm)
playing video games,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
desk 7,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, zip tie, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
holding up hair 2,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
desk 6,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
flying,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
desk 10,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
By Woods Edge (Portrait of Max),
2009 oil on masonite 36 x 24 inches (91.44 x 60.96 cm)
3 Balls (Portrait of Evan),
2009 oil on masonite 22 x 16 inches (55.88 x 40.64 cm)
desk 4,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
*ostrich horse*,
2021
nerf guns
20 x 14 x 14 inches
(50.8 x 35.56 cm)
desk 5,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
*sozin’s comet*,
2021
nerf guns, sharpie, powder coated aluminum, hardware
51 x 36 x 6 inches
(129.54 x 91.44 cm)
desk 12,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, zip tie, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
playing rdr2,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
log,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
windy rd,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
*automated twists*,
2021
digital video (01:37, loop), tv, powder coated metal frame
67 x 33 x 24 inches
(170.2 x 83.8 x 61 cm)
Lego Iphone (Home Scren 2),
2022 LEGO pieces 3.75 x 5.75 x 1.5 inches (9.525 x 14.605 x 3.81 cm)
Dancing Dragon Technique,
2020 nerf guns 24.5 x 7 x 6 inches (62.23 x 17.78 cm)
it crashed,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
desk 8,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
I'll have a glass of ur finest wine/ok but if you had to choose one (Sides 1 & 2),
2019
powder coated frame, dry-erase marker, permanent marker, and post-its on dry erase board
75 x 45 x 24 inches
(190.5 x 114.3 x 61 cm)
*desk 1*,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and zip tie
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
realistic self portrait,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
*the boulder*,
2021
nerf guns, sharpie, powder coated aluminum, hardware
51 x 36 x 6 inches
(129.54 x 91.44 cm)
*lake loagai*,
2021
nerf guns, sharpie, powder coated aluminum, hardware
51 x 36 x 6 inches
(129.54 x 91.44 cm)
Potato Machine 1.0,
2020
animation, tv, powder coated metal frame
67 x 33 x 24 inches
(170.2 x 83.8 x 61 cm)
looking at a dumpster ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
*dart portrait (yung jake)*,
2021
nerf darts, found metal, sharpie, hardware
12.5 x 10.75 x 3.5 inches
(31.75 x 27.305 cm)
*hei bai*,
2021
nerf guns
11.5 x 7 x 7.5 inches
(29.21 x 17.78 cm)
... ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
window ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
💊💦,
2013 mixed media 7.75 x 25 x 3.5 inches (19.685 x 63.5 x 8.89 cm)
window 2 ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
racetrack and miscellaneous objects ,
2019
dimensions vary
tbt ,
2019
oil on canvas
24 x 18 inches
(61 x 45.7 cm)
smoking juul ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
kelvin sizzle ,
2019
animation, tv, and powder coated metal frame
63 x 53 x 24 inches
(160 x 134.6 x 61 cm)
*sokka + suki*,
2021
nerf guns
18.75 x 10 x 8 inches
(47.625 x 25.4 cm)
desk 2,
2109
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, chain, and post-it drawing
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
*air*,
2021
nerf guns, sharpie, powder coated aluminum, hardware
51 x 36 x 6 inches
(129.54 x 91.44 cm)
bubbles,
2023 pastel on found paper 11.9 x 11.9 inches (30.226 x 30.226 cm)
desk 11,
2019 powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and duct tape
63 x 53 x 24 inches
(160.02 x 134.62 cm)
kelvin walking ,
2019
animation, tv, and powder coated metal frame
66.25 x 33 x 24 inches
(168.3 x 83.8 x 61 cm)
chez lounge ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
*desk 9*,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and zip tie
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
desert landscape ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Portrait of Grant,
2009 oil on pegboard 8.5 x 12 inches (21.59 x 30.48 cm)
run from ur thoughts ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
desk 11,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
desk 1,
2109
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and zip tie
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
*fantastic*,
2021
nerf guns
17.75 x 13 x 10.5 inches
(45.085 x 33.02 cm)
blossom,
2023 pastel on found paper 11.9 x 11.9 inches (30.226 x 30.226 cm)
*dart portrait (y)*,
2021
nerf darts, found metal, sharpie, hardware
12.5 x 10.75 x 3.5 inches
(31.75 x 27.305 cm)
Flyhunter pt1,
2023 digital video (01:14 loop on usb drive), tv, and powder coated metal frame 67 x 33 x 24 inches (170.18 x 83.82 cm)
watch yourself,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
desk 9,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, zip tie, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
*bumi*,
2021
nerf guns, sharpie, powder coated aluminum, hardware
51 x 36 x 6 inches
(129.54 x 91.44 cm)
TBT (post-it drawing) ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
desk 3,
2019
powder coated school desk with permanent marker, stickers, and duct tape
30.5 x 22 x 33 inches
(77.5 x 55.9 x 84 cm)
ancient banyan-grove tree,
2021
found metal, paint, nerf guns, super soakers, water, hardware
86.25 x 48 diameter inches (219.075 x 121.92 cm)
*yue*,
2021
nerf guns, sharpie, powder coated aluminum, hardware
51 x 36 x 6 inches
(129.54 x 91.44 cm)
idk whats wrong with me doc,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Lego Iphone (Calculator App),
2022 LEGO pieces 3.75 x 5.75 x 1.5 inches 9.525 x 14.605 x 3.81 cm
*tigerdillo*,
2021
nerf guns
6.75 x 6.25 x 6.25 inches
(17.145 x 15.875 cm)
TBT (post-it drawing 12) ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
sitting with legs crossed on a couch ,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
*nomad*,
2021
nerf guns, sharpie, powder coated aluminum, hardware
51 x 36 x 6 inches
(129.54 x 91.44 cm)
*the blue spirit*,
2021
nerf guns, sharpie, powder coated aluminum, hardware
51 x 36 x 6 inches
(129.54 x 91.44 cm)
Take the dive/green text (Sides 1 & 2),
2019
powder coated frame, dry-erase marker, permanent marker, and post-its on dry erase board
75 x 45 x 24 inches
(190.5 x 114.3 x 61 cm)
*dart portrait (jake)*,
2021
nerf darts, found metal, sharpie, hardware
12.5 x 10.75 x 3.5 inches
(31.75 x 27.305 cm)
Lego Iphone (Dm's),
2022 LEGO pieces 3.75 x 5.75 x 1.5 inches (9.525 x 14.605 x 3.81 cm)
Toys (Portrait of Daniel),
2009 oil on wood 34.5 x 24 inches (87.63 x 60.96 cm)
hoody,
2019
neon and found metal on carpet
60 x 24 x 16 inches
(152.5 x 61 x 40.6 cm)
crash bandicoot (and spyro fire mario,
fire luigi, fire kitty, king dedede and aku aku), 2017
UV print, spray paint, tape and ink on powder coated steel, found metal and monitor
105 x 60 inches
(266.7 x 152.4 cm)
yellow,
2019
pen on post-it, plexiglass and powder coated metal frame
3 x 3 inches (4 x 4 inches framed)
(7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Flyhunter pt1, 2023,
2023 digital video (01:14 loop on usb drive), tv, and powder coated metal frame 67 x 33 x 24 inches (170.18 x 83.82 cm)