OSIRIS RAIN - FOUNDER/OWNER - OSIRIS RAIN STUDIOS
Osiris Rain is an internationally acclaimed muralist, fine artist, and creative visionary known for his large-scale public artworks that blend bold realism, surreal abstraction, and cultural narrative. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Osiris has created monumental murals and transformative installations across the globe, each rooted in a deep commitment to community engagement and placemaking.
With a background in classical painting and street art, Osiris bridges the traditional and contemporary, using vibrant color, striking composition, and emotional depth to tell powerful stories. His work often centers on themes of nature, mythology, identity, and the interconnectedness of humanity.
Founder of the North Carolina Academy of Art and creator of the TAOH Outdoor Gallery and the Can Jam Mural Festival, Osiris plays a vital role in cultivating public art and artist development in his region. He is frequently commissioned for city beautification projects, cultural landmarks, and international art festivals, and has collaborated with leading artists, organizations, and brands from around the world.
Whether painting a 10-story mural or leading public art workshops, Osiris Rain’s mission remains the same: to inspire, educate, and connect communities through visionary art.
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ARTIST’S STATEMENT:
My work is rooted in the belief that art has the power to transform not just walls, but communities. Through large-scale murals and immersive installations, I explore the intersection of the surreal and the real, where bold color, symbolism, and emotional realism converge to tell stories that resonate across cultures and generations.
Each piece I create is an invitation: to pause, to reflect, and to reconnect with something deeper. I often draw on myth, nature, and collective memory, layering visual elements that speak to both the seen and the unseen. Whether working in a bustling urban center or a quiet neighborhood, my goal is to create art that amplifies local identity, sparks dialogue, and elevates the human experience.
As an artist, I am also a facilitator of place. Public art is more than decoration—it’s a conversation with space, history, and people. I work closely with communities, cities, and collaborators to ensure that each mural becomes a living part of its environment: a mirror, a monument, or a marker of shared meaning.
At the heart of my practice is a drive to inspire, educate, and build bridges between disciplines, between cultures, and between imagination and the everyday.
-Osiris Rain