Jacob Yikes is a visual artist and muralist based in Otautahi. As a core member of the DTR crew, he has become a leading figure in Aotearoa’s urban art movement, transforming walls into gateways of imagination.

His works fuse ancient mythologies, visionary states and psychedelic motifs, creating narratives that bridge the seen and the unseen. In early 2025, Yikes completed the tallest mural in New Zealand, a monumental 52 meter high piece created in just 3 weeks cementing his place among the country’s most influential and sought after street artists. Through both his studio practice and large scale public works, he builds a personal mythos that channels transformation, mystery and light emerging from darkness. Each piece invites the viewer into a visionary state- a journey through time, space and consciousness.