Grady Wallace is a Canadian stencil artist and sculptor known for bold, large-scale works that merge street culture with meticulous hand-cut technique. Working under the banner Good Work Tiger, Wallace creates murals, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces that combine raw graffiti energy with carefully engineered design. His practice blends traditional stencil craft, industrial materials, and pop-culture influence to produce imagery that feels both powerful and playful. From monumental murals to intimate works on canvas and metal, Wallace’s art explores resilience, identity, and the beauty of persistence.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

My work is built on the belief that persistence creates beauty.

Every stencil I cut and every surface I paint carries the marks of time, pressure, and repetition. I’m drawn to animals, street culture, and symbols of strength because they reflect the way people survive and adapt in the modern world.

Working primarily with hand-cut stencils and spray paint, I combine precise planning with the spontaneity of graffiti. The process is both technical and physical—layers are built slowly, mistakes become texture, and the final image reveals itself through accumulation.

Through murals, sculptures, and studio works, I aim to create pieces that feel alive in their environment. My goal is to make work that people encounter unexpectedly—art that stops them for a moment and reminds them that strength, playfulness, and resilience can exist in the same space.