Monk.E (b. 1981) is a lyrical architect—equal parts poet, painter, and prophet. Born from the Montréal hip hop underground, his voice carries weight on the mic and on the wall. His murals are meditative, spiritual, and street-savvy all at once—layering ancestral symbology with wildstyle geometry and multilingual verse. Whether freestyling live or painting massive walls, Monk.E speaks truth in every medium. In fall 2024, Mania presented Raconteur (October 5–November 16), a solo exhibition that explored narrative, identity, and the sacred through canvas, sound, and spray. We recognize Monk.E as a cultural force—rooted in resistance, elevated by rhythm, and guided by vision.