Born and raised in Snoqualmie, Washington, Bunk draws much of his inspiration from the foothills of the Cascades. Bunk attended Willamette University, majoring in religious studies. Religious iconography and the relationship between what is sacred and profane

Bunk is currently working as June and Gems studio glaze technician while attending Bastyr University, persuing a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.