Zio Ziegler (born 1988) is an American visual artist. He is known best for his paintings and murals, many of which appear in the Mission District of San Francisco,[1][2] as well as around the world such as Tokyo, Los Angeles, London and Italy.[3]
Ziegler's parents are Mel and Patricia Ziegler, the founders of Banana Republic. Ziegler studied art at Brown University, and the Rhode Island School of Design,[4] and graduated with a BFA degree in painting from the latter in 2010.
Ziegler is known for both painting and murals, mentioning that his works are primarily inspired by literature, French modernism, and architecture.[5]
Ziegler's murals can be seen on buildings worldwide such as Tokyo, Los Angeles, London, Italy, and more.[6] Notable murals by Ziegler include a 135 feet (41 m) tall mural on the Cathedral Building in Oakland, California, commissioned by the United Nations Foundation to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter,.[7][8][9]
Ziegler's work is held in institutions including the Rubell Museum, Longlati Foundation, Collecion Solo, Georgia Museum of Art, and the Phoenix Art Museum.[10]
Ziegler is an adjunct professor in the Stanford d.school.[11]
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