Alejandro “Man One” Poli Jr. is a first-generation American and the son of Mexican immigrants who came to the U.S. in search of greater opportunities. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University (1993) with a B.A. in Fine Arts and a minor in Spanish, he has dedicated his career to using art as a tool for community empowerment and social change.
As a muralist and artist, Alejandro is currently working on Faces of Watts, a public art initiative in Southern California that collaborates with local residents to create murals reflecting their community’s identity and resilience. Through his global travels, he has discovered striking similarities among communities worldwide—a shared need for self-expression, visibility, and connection. He believes that we are all interconnected and deserve access to healthy, clean environments. Alejandro views art and science as deeply intertwined, working together to address some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.
Alejandro’s aspirations include continuing to create community-based murals worldwide, writing his first book, and using his art to advance equality and social justice.