Mr.D1987 / BIO & CV
ABOUT
Sebastien “Mr. D1987” Boileau is an artist with a rich history and a passion for blending urban art with fine art. Born in Versailles, France, in 1973, Sebastien’s journey into the world of art began at a young age, inspired by the American Pop Art movement and early graffiti culture.
Starting his artistic endeavors in Paris at the age of 14, Sebastien quickly made a name for himself, creating his first canvas art piece in 1989 and transitioning to large-scale murals shortly after. His travels in the early ‘90s took him across the globe, painting in countries like Sierra Leone, Tunisia, and Senegal, broadening his artistic influences.
In 1995, Sebastien participated in his first contemporary art show in Paris, marking a significant milestone in his career. In 1998, he immigrated to the United States, where he founded Eyeful Art Murals and Designs in Houston, Texas, in 2000. Through Eyeful Art, Sebastien merges street art techniques like tagging and drip painting with Neo-Impressionist methods, creating a unique style he calls “Canpressionism.”
With over 35 years of experience as an artist, Sebastien remains dedicated to challenging perceptions of urban art. He aims to showcase urban art’s legitimacy as fine art, emphasizing emotion over aesthetics.
shows and events (SELECTION)
2022
ART BASEL MIAMI, MIAMI, FL
Live Painting for Art Week at the Sagamore Hotel
2018
SCOPE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR/ART BASEL, MIAMI, FL
Duo Show
TED TALK SPEAKER, SUGARLAND, TX
“The Positivity of Artistic Irreverence,”
SUPER FINE ART FAIR WASHINGTON, D.C.
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN NATIONAL GALA
Live art in collaboration with Marriot International and th Matthew Shepard Foundation
FRENCH CONSULATE, HOUSTON, TX
Live painting for Bastille Day
MADE IN HOUSTON RIVER OAKS, HOUSTON, TX
“Houston Strong” art campaign and pop-up gallery in collaboration with Liquitex with fundraising proceeds benefitting victims of Hurricane Harvey
URBAN LEGENDS” ART BASEL, MIAMI MIAMI, FL
Group exhibition + Featured mural performance
2017
URBAN ART FAIR, NEW YORK CITY
Solo Exhibition
FRANCE PAVILLION, HOUSTON, TX
Featured Artist + 30 Year Career celebration
HOUSTON SUPER BOWL, HOUSTON, TX
Selected Artist for launching events. Live painting at NASA with Mayor Turner
“RESONANCE”, HOUSTON, TX
Group Show curated by the French consulate
"TACTICAL STREAM”
Theresa Byrnes Gallery/ New York City Group Show
2016
“THE STREETS ARE DANGEROUS”, HOUSTON, TX
Featured Artist for group show with Esperson Gallery
2015
WHITE DOT GALLERY/ ART BASEL MIAMI MIAMI, FL
Exterior and interior painted installations
LELIA MORDOCH GALLERY, MIAMI, FL
MIAMI WYNWOOD ART DISTRICT
Solo exhibition “American Graffiti”
2014
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURES
Show participant
SCOPE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR/ ART BASEL MIAMI, FL
“Red Bull Curates” group exhibition
AMERICANS” SOLO EXHIBITION MIAMI, FL
ART BASEL WEEK/WYNWOOD ART DISTRICT MIAMI, FL
Produced 2 murals
“FREEDOM” GROUP ART SHOW MIAMI, FL
Produced mural on Main Wall during Art Basel Week
“NUIT BLANCHE” PARIS, FRANCE
Live painting + Mural, supported by the city of Anglet
2013
LELIA MORDOCH GALLERY “URBAN JUNGLE”, MIAMI, FL
Produced mural during Art Basel Week in Wynwood Art District
MEETING OF STYLES HOUSTON, TX
Produced mural on main wall for international graffiti event
Features and awards (selection)
2018
THE STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY
ART GROUP SHOW, HOUSTON, TX
Art Installation spanning 8 months
2015 - 2016
“MAKE ART GREAT AGAIN”, PARIS, FRANCE
Mural and Feature for Stuart Magazine
2013
2016 - 2017
“KEEP HOUSTON BEAUTIFUL”
Award recipient for 2 large public art installations
2016
AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD + FEATURED ARTIST
2014
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN SPOKESPERSON + FEATURED ARTIST
Public Speaker and Art Donation
2014
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURES, hOUSTON, TX
Artisan Award for “Red Crush”
2014
LIQUITEX PAINT BRAND AMBASSADOR AND SPONSORED ARTIST
(Worldwide support)
2014
FRENCH-AMERICAN SUCCESS STORIES
Video produced by the Consulate General of France
COMMISSIONED AND SPONSORED WORK (SELECTION)
2024
NASA, JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TX
Themed mural painted on a building in downtown Houston.
2023
STREET ART FOR MANKIND, HOUSTON, TX
Duo Show
SIGNATURE URGENT CARE, HOUSTON, TX
Custom mural designed and painted on exterior walls.
2022
COCA COLA MURAL, HOUSTON & DALLAS, TX
Produced two murals dedicated to the USO org.
HOUSTON ASTROS MURAL, HOUSTON, TX
Mural created for Astros, baseball team, at Minute Maid Stadium
2020
VELVET TACO
National campaign and partnership with Velvet Taco to designand produce murals nationwide
JOYRIDE, HOUSTON, TX
Designed and produced 10,000 sq. ft. abstract mural on slanted rooftop
NEVER STOP, SAN ANTONIO, TX
Designed and produced mural, in collaboration with Cadillac, honoring Becky Hammond, assistant coach for the NBA Spurs
SAY “YES!” TO THE CENSUS 2020, HOUSTON, TX
Designed and produced a custom mural
2019
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL “ALEGRIA”
Designed and produced custom mural for Alegría
WHOLE FOODS + MORGAN GROUP, HOUSTON, TX
Designed and produced custom mural and 12 permanent art installations
WAREHOUSE 72 CONCEPT RESTAURANT, HOUSTON, TX
Designed and produced multiple large scale portraits
CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TX
Designed and produced 12,000 sq. ft. custom mural
2018
"BIG WALLS, BIG DREAMS” ART WEEK MIAMI, FL
Art Angel painted on Salvation Army building in WynwoodArt District
TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Workshop with Texan French Alliance for the Arts and produced 2 large murals
RED BULL, AUSTIN, TX
Designed and produced custom mural at Circuit of the Americas
2017
FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE/ LIVE NATION
Designed and produced custom mural
2016
BMW I3
2nd Painted Art Car commission for BMW + Solo Exhibition
“#DOWNTOWN MARS”
7000 Sq. Ft murals in Downtown Houston
2015
FIDELITY BANK
Art commission, full advertizing campaign, Spokesperson for Houston Market
BMW I3
Painted Art Car commission for BMW + Solo Exhibition
RED BULL “FLYING BACH”
Custom painted piano and outdoor mural
HOUSTON ZOO “GORILLA ART CAMPAIGN” STREET ART MURAL
“THE BIGGEST MURAL IN HOUSTON” AKA
“PRESERVONS LA CREATION”
9,750 sq ft mural with solo exhibition during the 2 days of official unveiling
2014
TEXAN-FRENCH ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS AND THE
AGA KAHN FOUNDATION DALLAS, TX
Artwork commissioned for the “Open the Door” project, on display at the Dallas Contemporary Art Museum