Originally from Perth, Cross relocated to Melbourne in 1999 to pursue a career in tattooing, over the years cementing his reputation as one of the country’s finest tattoo artists.
Cross has been painting walls both nationally and internationally since 1988 and in that time he has created hundreds of large-scale murals, showcasing his varied style and passion for street art.
The Black Ocean is the first instalment in a series of oil paintings from the long-term visual artist. While both these careers have seen his artwork showcased very publicly – on walls and skin – this is the first time Cross has exhibited any of his oil paintings.
