Motto
The DINKC Brand was born in Kansas City in 1990. Heavily rooted in Mexican-American cultures,
graffiti/street art influence, and "DIA DE LOS MUERTOS" Skulls x Beliefs. DINKC presents the various realms in
which he loves to explore and showcase his style. By utilizing illustrative design at its core, his work
expands into galleries, murals, custom merchandise/apparel, and commissioned work. Through his
craft, DINKC embodies strong brand ideals, unforgiving boldness, and passion. El Vivir Es Morir.
graffiti/street art influence, and "DIA DE LOS MUERTOS" Skulls x Beliefs. DINKC presents the various realms in
which he loves to explore and showcase his style. By utilizing illustrative design at its core, his work
expands into galleries, murals, custom merchandise/apparel, and commissioned work. Through his
craft, DINKC embodies strong brand ideals, unforgiving boldness, and passion. El Vivir Es Morir.
LAEDAN "DINKC" GALICIA
Growing up as a Mexican-American in Kansas City and Mexico, Laedan Galicia, aka DINKC, became exposed to a myriad of street art, his two cultures, and an appreciation for Dia de los Muertos. This led to the early combination of intricately detailed line work, bold illustrations, and skulls, which later manifested in the development of his artistic style. In 2012 Laedan built his creative studio powered by illustrative design and a deathly obsession with skulls which immediately drove his passion to new heights through the exploration of both fine and commercial art. Influenced by Mexican street market tradition of turning art into accessible commercial items, Laedan strived to merge his artwork and merchandise together to form the DINKC brand. After creating all the necessary brand elements Laedan began making actual products and participating in various events. This ranged from gallery work, live painting, murals, merchandise, apparel, and show curation. As the brand grew into something tangible, so did interest from other creatives/companies. Since then, he has lived/worked in New York and Denver for 7 years. Shown in Chicago, Tucson, Philadelphia, Mexico and UK. Recently returning to his home town of Kansas City to continue pursuing and expanding his art career and establish a brick and mortar studio/gallery for the community. Through this space he hopes to expand his personal work, and continue pushing the boundaries of curation while working with various artists, creatives, and local entrepreneurs. Most importantly, he'll host art workshops for local kids in the neighborhood to simply have a creative safe space to enjoy.
"Strive to always give 110%, because that 100% will get you noticed
but that 10% will make you unforgettable." -Laedan Galicia-
Founder x Illustrative Designer x Artist
“With every life comes death, with every death comes a life story. It is remembering who they were,
not where they are. At the end of the day and life, the things we leave behind are stories, memories,
and legacies.All different, all special, and all defining who you were and will always be as an individual.
These are my leave behinds; these are my skulls" -DINKC
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