In Yo Face by Ewok

In Yo Face was created by artist EWOK. The work consists of acrylic on a piece of the 2011 NBA All-Star Court.

Ewok is a California-based muralist, graffiti artist, graphic designer, and illustrator. Originally from Memphis and raised in Milwaukee, he moved to Minneapolis in 1991 to study at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, where he began a 30+ year graffiti career. A founding member of the Midwest graffiti crew HM (Heavy Metal), Ewok has also been with the renowned AWR (Art Work Rebels) and MSK (Mad Society Kings) crews for over two decades.

Known for his detailed, organic lettering style, Ewok treats each piece like an oil painting, often using monochromatic colors. Recently, he has incorporated a broader color range, drawing on vibrant New York-inspired lettering and cartoon elements.

The NBALAB is a disruptive research and development incubator focused on innovative design, imaginative concepts, and strategic partnerships. Founded in 2016 to facilitate product expansion for the NBA’s Global Licensing Group, the NBALAB experiments with a variety of consumer goods as well as new product categories in collaboration with hand-picked companies and individuals who are making noise in their respective fields. Successful NBALAB partners are awarded further product development and potential long-term licensing opportunities within the league.

This artwork is a part of NBA Reclaimed, an officially-licensed NBA program that repurposes authentic game-used NBA basketball courts into unique products & collectibles.