Chris Haven is a multidisciplinary artist and muralist based in the Denver metro area, with strong ties to Westminster and the broader Front Range. Born and raised in Denver, Haven developed an early passion for art thanks to the influence of his grandmother, who encouraged him to draw and explore creative expression from a young age.
Over time, he gravitated toward graffiti and street art, blending those foundations with more traditional and experimental media to form his signature visual language.
Artistic Style & Signature Motifs:
One of Haven’s most recognizable elements is his recurring “Pyramid People” or tetrahedron characters — triangular-headed figures often rendered with friendly, whimsical smiles. These figures act as visual motifs that carry personality, positivity, and a sense of community across his murals.
His work often features densely layered cityscapes, patterns, abstract linework, and playful details that invite close viewing and discovery.
He works across media: large-scale murals, canvas, digital art, installations, augmented reality components, and murals on found surfaces (electrical boxes, walls, etc.).
His approach leans toward spontaneity and freehand execution; he often “adds” to existing tags or murals in what he calls “forced collabs,” seeking to engage positively with public surfaces rather than overwrite them.
Career Highlights & Collaborations:
Haven has completed murals and commissioned works in Denver, across Colorado, and in national art contexts.
His clients and collaborators include major brands and organizations such as Red Bull, Adidas, Mountain Dew, Coors, T‑Mobile, Amazon, Modelo, 303Boards, and others.
His artwork has been exhibited in venues and events including Art Basel Miami, Concrete Canvas, ILA Gallery, Denver Walls, Ft Collins Mural Project and others.
He has participated in civic mural programs — for example, he curated and contributed to a beautification project along Denver’s Cherry Creek Trail, bringing together multiple artists to transform an underutilized wall corridor.
In the “Outside the Box” traffic box art program, his piece Fish You Were Here (2019) was installed by Arts Thornton in Colorado.
Artwork Archive Philosophy & Motivation:
Haven views his art as a way to give back to his city and to bring color, joy, and thoughtful interaction to public spaces.
He draws on influences from skateboarding culture, hip‑hop, metaphysics, and positive thinking — striving to make artwork that is uplifting, whimsical, and reflective of community identity.
He also embraces new technologies — integrating augmented reality into his work to bring static images to life and expand the viewer experience.
Haven sees murals and street art as part of an evolving urban canvas: rather than covering or erasing, he seeks to build, augment, and collaborate — adding stories and characters that resonate locally.
Personal Interests & Signature:
Beyond visual art, Haven is also involved in making music (hip hop) and is an active part of skateboarding culture.
He is known for navigating many roles in his practice (artist, promoter, web designer, business manager) — striving for self‑sufficiency and maintaining control over his creative vision.
He remains deeply connected to the Denver community and often centers his projects in neighborhoods he knows well.