Rooted in fine art and shaped by subculture, his practice weaves together spiritual inquiry, creative mastery, and a deep respect Warren Petersen is a multidisciplinary artist whose journey traverses fine art, design, and subcultural expressions. With formal training in fine art and a background in graphic design, his commercial creative journey began in South Africa’s subcultures—through graffiti, illustration, streetwear—and evolved into an expansive practice that spans tattooing, product design, and illustration.

The moniker "Bake," originating from his graffiti roots, has evolved into a dynamic creative persona. Today, it functions as a channel for textiles, apparel, and illustrative works that manifests its identity through the recurring 'Bakerman' motif. This expression exists in parallel to Warren’s fine art practice. These two worlds are visually connected but distinct in intention—one grounded in cultural expression, the other in spiritual inquiry, introspection, and the pursuit of mastery.

Warren's practice is characterized by a seamless integration of various mediums and collaborations across disciplines, including fashion, theater, photography, and culinary arts. He perceives no boundary between work, creativity, and life; each project is a facet of an ongoing artistic exploration.

Now, with a renewed focus on drawing and painting, Warren is returning to the core of his artistic expression. While he continues to take on select tattoo projects, his practice is moving deeper into the fine art space—driven by a desire to create meaningful, lasting work that reflects a personal and collective evolution. process. From timeless oil paintings to large-scale tattoos and culture-led collaborations, every project is an invitation to explore something deeper—personal, symbolic, and human.