James Marshall aka Dalek

James Marshall, born in 1968 in New London, Connecticut, is an American artist known as Dalek, celebrated for his iconic "Space Monkey" character—a symbol of human struggle in a technology-driven world. Influenced by his global upbringing and time living in Japan, he later apprenticed under renowned artist Takashi Murakami, which helped refine his fusion of street art and fine art. Over the years, his work evolved from character-driven imagery to bold, geometric abstractions exploring color and form. Dalek’s art has been showcased internationally and includes high-profile collaborations with brands like Nike and Microsoft.