HOME OF NEW YORK CITY ARTIST & DESIGNER ZERA

*‘ZERA’, Autobiographical work, Acrylics on 12” x 36” Canvas, 2015.*

ZERA is a self-taught Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist known for her vibrant mixed media paintings, hand-cut woodcuts, and original character-driven street art.

Her signature character SkiGurl — born from the intersection of graffiti culture, pop aesthetics, and NYC grit — has become a recognizable figure in the city's underground art scene and beyond.

Drawing from over a decade of experience between art and design spanning canvases, walls, and custom commissions, ZERA's work explores color, texture, and identity through a variety of mediums, blacklight-reactive elements, and layered mixed media. Her pieces have been collected globally and she has featured in a multitude of solo and group shows across NYC, Miami, Los Angeles and more, including Bushwick Open Studios, Secret Walls live battles, and various curated gallery exhibitions.

Whether it's an original painting, a custom mural, or a fresh piece of merch — everything ZERA creates is rooted in authenticity, energy, and love for the craft. Explore the art. Commission something original.

ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ART AND PAINTINGS

SKIGURL in 'Stay Hydrated' Acrylics and Mixed Media Canvas Painting (Copy)

'Boundless' - conscious esoteric canvas art in mixed media by ZERA (Copy)

NIKE DUNKS Mixed Media Art by ZERA (Copy)

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SkiMask in Paradise Circle Canvas Mixed Media Painting by ZERA (Copy)

Trap Donkey Kong: A Remix - Mixed Media Painting (Copy)

'Trust In Your Grind' Graffiti Tag Canvas (Copy)

Donut Floaty Bae Canvas Painting by ZERA (Copy)

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'Word To The Bird' Mixed Media Pigeon Art and Woodcut Painting on Woodcut (Copy)

Party SkiGurl Mixed Media Woodcut Painting on Wood Panel (Copy)

A NEW YORK HUSTLE Graffiti Canvas Art by ZERA (Copy)

*‘Chinatown Rooftop’, Pastel on Board, 2010.*

‘Portrait Of An Artist’, Mixed Media Ink & Pastels on Canson Paper, 2014.

‘NYC WorldTour’, Mixed Media on Luggage, Custom Commission, 2018.

‘The Essentialz’ 🎤💰💦

An ode amongst many to NYC x Hip-Hop &hearts;️ Been cooking this concept for a while & glad to finally have pulled the trigger to execute it. 🤟 Swipe for some process. 🖊️

16”x20” Acrylics on Woo

‘The Essentialz’ 🎤💰💦 An ode amongst many to NYC x Hip-Hop ♥️ Been cooking this concept for a while & glad to finally have pulled the trigger to execute it. 🤟 Swipe for some process. 🖊️ 16”x20” Acrylics on Wood Panel 🎨 My piece for the @tradesonlybro x @wildeastbrewing group art show celebrating Trades’ new limited edition beer drop with Wild East Brewing Co. [Available] #mfdoom #wutang #hiphop #painting #zeraones

‘PurpBae’ 💅✨💟 Harajuku Fashion x Kawaii-Inspired Woodwork 🎀 One of my last pieces of 2025 and recently part of the annual Kawaii Holiday Market by @tenten.nyc with a gallery wall specially curated by @renomsad & @pincel.galactic 💖 The latest and second of my mixed media original character series of girls I’ve been working on featuring custom made 💎 and multi-layered ✨ + chain additions. ⏩️ for blacklight 💡 🗜️ 12”x14” Acrylics, Glitter & Gloss on custom assembled handcut Wood + Hardware - - - #kawaii #harajuku #woodartwork #mixedmedia #3d

Art vs. Artist 👩🏻&zwj;🎨🎨

Life as of late has consisted of dancing between my art studio & home studio shuffling between both personal passion projects & art/design-based client projects.

Grateful to be able to live & work in the one

Art vs. Artist 👩🏻‍🎨🎨 Life as of late has consisted of dancing between my art studio & home studio shuffling between both personal passion projects & art/design-based client projects. Grateful to be able to live & work in the one passion that has stuck with me since before I could talk..the one that stuck in both the brighter and the darkest days. At some point, you have to accept what you are. No more questions. Just Go. ♥️ #artstudio #painting #wip

‘FOCU$’ 🌸🔺👁️

One of my most recent pieces that was part of the @wizardskull & Friends art show at @artygoodness &hearts;️

Thank you @movielengthgames for picking this SkiGurl up from the studio. ✨

🖌️ Mixed Media on Framed 9&rdq

‘FOCU$’ 🌸🔺👁️ One of my most recent pieces that was part of the @wizardskull & Friends art show at @artygoodness ♥️ Thank you @movielengthgames for picking this SkiGurl up from the studio. ✨ 🖌️ Mixed Media on Framed 9”x12” Canvas

Classic SkiGurl on 💵💵💵 My pieces for the ‘Dolla Dolla Bills Yall!’ art show featuring all works on dollar bills. 💸 📡 @centralcommandmiami

‘Peace With You’ ✌️🖖 Inspired by recent times & the magical people in my life that I have deep adoration for. 🐦&hearts;️✨

Acrylics + Spraypaint on Framed 8x10 Canvas 🖼️

➡️ for a little process & blacklight

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‘Peace With You’ ✌️🖖 Inspired by recent times & the magical people in my life that I have deep adoration for. 🐦♥️✨ Acrylics + Spraypaint on Framed 8x10 Canvas 🖼️ ➡️ for a little process & blacklight — #painting #zeraones #skigurl #nycart

ZERA ONES 228 Slap for the Stick Em Up traveling art show 🧳 First Stop: 📡 @centralcommandmiami 🍊 #stickerslap #label228

Enjoying the Journey & the Destination ♥️ Past couple months in a nutshell 💫; Creating more, Living more & thoroughly enjoying the company. Heart is Full. 🫶 #artist #behindthescenes #zeraones #wip #artstudio

‘VAMPGIRL’, 12” mixed media woodcut. 🧛🏻&zwj;♀️

My most recent piece created for this month’s spooky-themed Halloween group art show ‘THRILLER’ held on 10/31 from 7PM-12AM at @tokiodelic_official in Manhattan cur

‘VAMPGIRL’, 12” mixed media woodcut. 🧛🏻‍♀️ My most recent piece created for this month’s spooky-themed Halloween group art show ‘THRILLER’ held on 10/31 from 7PM-12AM at @tokiodelic_official in Manhattan curated by @renomsad and @paolo_tolentino. 🦇 Enjoyed creating this painting with its custom 🩸element. We have a killer line up of artists for the show with all works available this month at Tokiodelic. 🖤 Swipe ➡️ for process & flyer ✌️ #artgallery #artshow #zera #vampire #halloweenart #vampgirl

‘WOLFMODE’, Mixed Media (Acrylics & Spraypaint) on 18” x 24” Canvas 🐺💀 [ Swipe ⏩️ for 💡] My latest completed commission work inspired by my classic ‘Child Of Earth’ fluorescent skull piece. ✨🌿 Specially made for @general_degenerate 🤘 For custom commission pieces, DM or email me at 📧 studio@zera.nyc #painting #wolf #art #commissionart #zera

Had an amazing opening studio for @officialbushwickopenstudios 2025. &hearts;️

It was my first Open Studio event I’ve partaken in several years with this time being fully solo and the first time I’ve showcased a mix of my most recent and

Had an amazing opening studio for @officialbushwickopenstudios 2025. ♥️ It was my first Open Studio event I’ve partaken in several years with this time being fully solo and the first time I’ve showcased a mix of my most recent and archived 10+ year old works. Met well over 100+ visitors over the span of the 2 days with so many passing conversations and insights from all walks of life being newly introduced to my work. So thankful for friends who came to support and come to see my works in person for the first time as well. 🙏 I’ll be having my art space set up like this for a while with several rotating works for anyone who would like to visit who couldn’t make it! Just message me. 💌✌️ Grateful & Blessed for this journey. 🙂‍↕️😌 #bos2025 #zera #zeraones #artstudio #bushwick #brooklynart #paintings #artist

One of my most recent paintings 🐦&hearts;️

Love seeing what pieces my collectors gravitate to ☺️ & always nice to send them off with their new owners 🏡

Grateful 🙏 Thank you @kat_babexo & Katie’s husband.

#painting #pigeon #acrylic

One of my most recent paintings 🐦♥️ Love seeing what pieces my collectors gravitate to ☺️ & always nice to send them off with their new owners 🏡 Grateful 🙏 Thank you @kat_babexo & Katie’s husband. #painting #pigeon #acryliconcanvas #zera

Today & Tomorrow (9.27 & 9.28) from 12-7PM my private studio will be open to the public for @officialbushwickopenstudios ✨ Drop by if you’re in the area & want to say hi / check out my latest works in person ♥️ #bos2025 #bushwick #artstudio #bushwickopenstudios #zera

Excited to announce that later this month from Friday 9.26 - Sunday 9.28, I’ll be opening my doors for an intimate viewing of my private art studio for this year’s Bushwick Open Studios as an official 2025 BOS Member ♥️ I’ve got a bunch of new, original paintings and mixed media pieces cooking in the oven that I’ll be premiering then ~ Save the Dates & Stay Tuned. ✌️[ Official Location & Schedule will be released later this month! ] 🎨 @officialbushwickopenstudios #bushwickopenstudios #zera #zeraones #bushwickart #artgallery #nycartist #bos2025

Let’s Explore! 👾🛸💨✌️ [Digital Illustration Study] Working on a bunch of new original pieces & back in a deepened state of learning! 📚🩷 Capturing my #mood through art & deep diving into the void. 🕳️ Let the catharsis takeover.

ZERA x JAPPY 🐺🔺 My take on @jappyagoncillo’s wolf character infused with elements of my infamous SkiGurl. Mixed Media woodcut featuring handcut embellishments (⏩️ for details + my process). 👩🏻‍🏭 This piece will be up for display alongside a sick line up of collaborators at Jappy’s upcoming Pop-Up gallery show HOWLIN’ August 22-23, opening this Friday at @all.st.nyc! Also curated by @paolotolentino. ✌️💎 #mixedmedia #collab #zeraones #jappy #nycart #gallery #woodcut

‘Beach Dream$’ 🌜🌃🛌💭🌞🌴💕 Latest Skigurl piece - acrylics on 16” round canvas in daylight & blacklight 💡; an ode to sand in your toes around the seasonal clock. 👙🩳💦 #skigurl #zera #painting #blacklight #fluorescent

A little bit of this & a little bit of that ♥️ This year has certainly felt like a journey back to myself as an artist. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been going by the motto, ‘Choose You’. Thankful & grateful for everyone who’s been a part of this journey thus far. 🙏 Life is full beyond the grid. 🙂‍↕️ ..& as far as my own work, I’m just getting started. 🌱

SkiGurl & Friends in her element 💕; freestyled this piece a few months ago. 🌼 Part of a bigger wall with @jay__diggz x @_5lam._ in the cut at @eastnewyorkwalls 🤘; thank you @madvaillan for the wall 💎 #character #skigurl #graff #zeraones

Make a Splash! 💦 Had a pleasure painting my character SkiGurl for this month’s #dbawallsnyc at @d.b.a.eastvillage 🍻😌 Day 2 of the final process ⛅️🌈🌊 with a fully fluorescent reactive touch 💡 Curated by @jungcinco ✌️🤙 🎨 Mural Launch + Stickerswap x Blackbook & Canvas Session: June 13, 7PM-Late 🖍️ Official Artist Reception x Closing Party: July 11 — #eastvillage #mural #skigurl #zera #nycart #painting #blacklight