I am a huge fan of graffiti and ‘Street’ Art! Although my work and lifestyle are not really associated to the Graffiti Scene, nevertheless I have great fascination and respect for the Art style. They have provided inspiration & influence both in my artwork and designs.
The bright colors and playful illustrations done at a large scale are amazing to look at! You got to appreciate the creativity and discipline that goes behind this work of art. And the artists in this video are no exception!
Scratching the Surface from [weAREtheIMAGEmakers] on Vimeo.I came across this video in one of my frequently visited website, Delarge. This awesome video was shot by Matt Fezz & Glenn Stewart and music courtesy of Sailmaker. It showcases the artist’s creative process and painting the 2.5m x 10m (8.2 ft x 32.81Feet) mural on location at Westsyde Connection, and was then installed in Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Arts. This was part of a free Public Event organized together by Creative Sydney, which was held in June of this year. The mural was a collaborative effort that took a week to accomplish, painted by five renowned & leading street artist of Sydney Australia. The featured artworks were painted by Beastman, Max Berry, Numskull, Roach and my recent favorite Phibs.
The Installation & Live Painting Event entitled “Scratching the Surface” was presented and made possible by [weAREtheIMAGEmakers], The Opening Hours, Ironlak and Stupid Krap. The idea behind the event was to explore “the high quality, but temporary nature of Public Art” in Sydney. But its sole intention was to “draw attention and make a bold statement” against Sydney Councils strict point of view on this kind of Art Style & discipline. (Don’t forget to watch the twist at the end of the video).
Click the image to see the finish mural in full.
As for my point of view, public or ‘Street’ Art has been and still is, an excellent way of self-expression and free promotion if I might say. I wouldn’t even consider it vandalism or defacement of public property, unless the Artist and its artworks intention & motives are other than self-expression. This form of discipline is still a work of art. It is no difference from corporate billboards and advertisements found in bus stops & subways or installed in public transportation. Street Art are known to be accepted in other parts of the world as a Cultural Art & History.
I think people should open themselves to the beauty & possibilities that this form of Art Style can do and utilize it in a way that would benefit everyone. Who knows what it can achieve down the road. Cheers!
For further reading and info, visit the links found below.
- Creative Sydney: www.creativesydney.com.au
- Delarge: www.delarge.co.uk
- [weAREtheIMAGEmakers]: www.watim.com
- The Opening Hours: www.theopeninghours.com
- Ironlak: www.ironlak.com
- Stupid Krap: www.stupidkrap.com
Artists:
- Beastman: www.beastman.com.au
- Max Berry: www.idlepassage.blogspot.com
- Numskull: www.funskull.com
- Phibs: www.phibs.com
- Roach: www.theopeninghours.com.au/roach
