Mark Jenkins is an American artist most widely knwon for his sculptural street installations. Jenkins' pracctice of street art is to use the street as a stage where his sculptures interact with the surrounding environment including passersby who unknowingly become actors. His installations often draw the attention of the police. His work has been described as whimsical, macabre, shocking and situationist. Jenkins cites Juan Munoz as his initial inspiration. In addition to creating art he also teaches his sculpture techniques and installation practices through workshops. He currently lives in Washington, DC.