By Regina Sienra on January 8, 2025

“I’m often touted as the artist who paints eyes but for me it’s the ability to hide stories within the reflections. Stories of love, loss, people and place.”

UK-based creator My Dog Sighs has loved art throughout his entire life. From sneaking it into side gigs to fortunately turning it into a living, he ultimately aims to become better and better with every project he completes. After all, creating art is more than just a job for him—it’s the one thing he loves, and he considers himself lucky to be able to do it time and time again.

While some recurring motifs have become synonymous with his work—from eye murals to can art—the true beauty in the work of My Dog Sighs is in the details, making each mural, each painting, and each experimental project unique and special.

Recently, My Dog Sighs took his now world-famous colorful eyes to Miami Art Week. There, he transformed four walls into brightly colored pieces. While still connected thematically, the pieces serve as the perfect example as to why standing by a design or pattern doesn’t limit an artist. Instead, it inspires one to use their creativity to the fullest.

My Modern Met has been following the work of My Dog Sighs for over a decade now, seeing him experiment with projects big and small, and canvases that go from the traditional to the unexpected. We recently had the fortunate opportunity to catch up with him and take a look back at his long career. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview with My Dog Sighs.

How did your painting journey begin?

I’ve always painted. In the ’80s it was friends’ leather jackets, the ’90s rave backdrops but I never thought I’d be able to make a living from it. So I got a “proper job” and moved on with my life. In the early 2000s, I stumbled across the emerging street art scene and was hooked. It was the perfect opportunity to create with complete freedom. No galleries curating. Just my own creative drive pushing me forwards. As the scene exploded, I was in the right place at the right time.

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