Why does Alec Monopoly cover his mouth?

The reasons why Alec Monopoly covers his mouth have changed over the course of his career. Initially, the artist covered his face to conceal his identity out of fear of arrest for his street art. In 2019, Monopoly allowed his face to be photographed, but he often continued to cover his mouth in photographs. He explained that he did so to represent the fact that he prefers to speak through his work rather than through words. Explore a collection of Alec Monopoly art on 1stDibs.