Street Art Archives - MobiSpirit MobiSpirit Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:54:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 These Mini Street Artworks Hide in Plain Sight https://mobispirit.com/these-mini-street-artworks-hide-in-plain-sight/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:55:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=26300 When we think of street art, we usually imagine murals covering buildings or graffiti sprayed across the entire wall that immediately capture the attention. However, not all street artists want their works to be easily noticeable. For example, British street artist JPS sometimes likes to hide his artworks in plain sight. Aside from his large-scale […]

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]]> When we think of street art, we usually imagine murals covering buildings or graffiti sprayed across the entire wall that immediately capture the attention. However, not all street artists want their works to be easily noticeable. For example, British street artist JPS sometimes likes to hide his artworks in plain sight.

Aside from his large-scale pieces, JPS also creates small street artworks, which he calls “mini pieces.” They are strategically placed in the urban environment, sometimes interacting with their surroundings in an amusing way. 

JPS often uses pop culture as inspiration for his mini-pieces. This includes scenes from movies like Pulp Fiction and RoboCop and works inspired by video games like Grand Theft Auto and Mortal Kombat.  

 JPS creates his mini artworks using stencils and spray paint, with each one being the size of a regular lighter. According to the artist, the process is more demanding compared to large-scale art since it requires multiple layers and great precision. However, he still manages to pack a great amount of detail, making each mini-piece a hidden treasure for anyone who accidentally discovers it.

JPS has planted these intriguing mini pieces across his hometown of Bristol, UK, and in various other cities in Europe and the United States. But considering they might be hard to spot for most people, he also happily shares them on his social media. Check out more of them below. 

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]]> Check Out These Extraordinary Murals Made By a French Street Artist https://mobispirit.com/check-out-these-extraordinary-murals-made-by-a-french-street-artist/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:35:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=25921 Some people consider street art as an act of vandalism. However, we’re sure that they’d think differently if they saw Tom Bragado Blanco’s creations. A talented, 34-year-old, self-taught artist who turns grey walls into remarkable 3D murals, he became viral a few years back when he transformed an old gas tank into a painting of […]

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]]> Some people consider street art as an act of vandalism. However, we’re sure that they’d think differently if they saw Tom Bragado Blanco’s creations. A talented, 34-year-old, self-taught artist who turns grey walls into remarkable 3D murals, he became viral a few years back when he transformed an old gas tank into a painting of a sphynx cat.

Also known as Braga Last1 on social media, the French artist has been into art since his early childhood. But as years went by, instead of a palette of paints and a canvas, he has chosen walls and spray paint as his medium.

Blanco specializes in optical illusions, and his artworks are highly detailed. He currently has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram and has been making street art both locally and internationally. Besides working in France, he has been invited to various art shows and festivals and is open to public and private commissions.

If you ever find yourself in his hometown of Marseilles, you should look for his masterpieces. You will be surprised by how realistic they look. In the meantime, you can see his artwork in the gallery below, where we have posted our top five favorites.

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]]> Street Artist Depicts Graffiti That’ll Play With Your Mind https://mobispirit.com/street-artist-depicts-graffiti-thatll-play-with-your-mind/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:02:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=25899 When people hear the word graffiti, sometimes they assume something negative. Well, “street art” doesn’t necessarily mean something ugly and rude. Pierrot is an artist who makes breath-taking 3D graffiti illusions that people adore. Besides being famous “on the streets”, the artist is mega-popular on social media, where he goes by the name Scaf. There, […]

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]]> When people hear the word graffiti, sometimes they assume something negative. Well, “street art” doesn’t necessarily mean something ugly and rude.

Pierrot is an artist who makes breath-taking 3D graffiti illusions that people adore. Besides being famous “on the streets”, the artist is mega-popular on social media, where he goes by the name Scaf. There, he posts images of his creations.

Big cats, dinosaurs, fish, lions, or snakes are just some of his masterpieces that bring life to boring walls. However, that is not all: to make his murals even more interesting, Pierrot likes to take funny pictures, which will inspire his followers to have fun with his creations.

A self-taught artist who learned to paint watching other artists doing their “thing”, he now owns a company as well.

“Passionate about drawing, I founded my decoration company GrafoDeco,” he wrote in a statement on his website. “Addressing both individuals and professionals (public or private companies), event organizers, associations, or all those who are anxious to bring a touch of originality to their interior or exterior decorations. I paint all supports (walls, panels, canvases …) and of all sizes.”

To see the before and after images, check out the gallery below. Tell us in the comments below the level of your excitement when you saw Pierrot is capable of.

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]]> French Artist Repairs Street Cracks with Colorful Mosaics https://mobispirit.com/french-artist-repairs-street-cracks-with-colorful-mosaics/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:45:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=26029 Anonymous French artist known as Ememem is on a mission to do what his city failed to do; fix the cracks on its streets. Tired of waiting for officials in Lyon, a city in east-central France, to do something about the deteriorating street infrastructure, Ememem took matters into his own hands. He started repairing the […]

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]]> Anonymous French artist known as Ememem is on a mission to do what his city failed to do; fix the cracks on its streets.

Tired of waiting for officials in Lyon, a city in east-central France, to do something about the deteriorating street infrastructure, Ememem took matters into his own hands. He started repairing the cracks on the pavements and buildings with colorful mosaics.

Ememem started this intriguing project in 2016 after noticing the wear and tear on the public surface outside his workshop. After patching some cracks there, he proceeded to do the same on several other locations and quickly became known as a “pavement surgeon.”

“My work is the story of the city, where cobblestones have been displaced; a truck from the vegetable market tore off a piece of asphalt,” the artist explained in a chat with Guardian.

The artist refers to his repair technique as “flacking,” which is a wordplay on the French word “flaque,” which translates to “puddle.” He adopts a free-flowing approach to the interventions, allowing the shape and size of the fracture to inspire him. This dictates the material and color he uses, as well as the resulting patterns.

While most of Ememem’s works are located in Lyon, he has also created in various other cities across Europe, including Aberdeen, Madrid, and Paris. In case you don’t have an opportunity to check them out in person, here are more of them below.

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]]> Heather Hardison’s Hand-Written Signs Are Worth the Investment https://mobispirit.com/heather-hardisons-hand-written-signs-are-worth-the-investment/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:21:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=25648 As we enter an ever-digitalized era, things like handwritten notes or the study of calligraphy are seemingly things of the past (seriously, when was the last time you actually wrote someone a letter?). Luckily for us, there are those among us who understand the value of handwriting. Heather Hardison has made it her profession. A […]

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]]> As we enter an ever-digitalized era, things like handwritten notes or the study of calligraphy are seemingly things of the past (seriously, when was the last time you actually wrote someone a letter?). Luckily for us, there are those among us who understand the value of handwriting.

Heather Hardison has made it her profession. A letterer and illustrator, she specializes in sign painting, preserving this all but lost craft. Her commissions include anything from designing a Golden State Warriors poster to painting full-blown murals that highlight the simple beauty of typography.

Born in North Carolina, Hardison graduated from the College of Design at North Carolina State University in 2009, with a degree in Art and Design, but her love of typography (alongside the financial crisis) shaped her career course.

“These days I keep busy with my illustration and sign painting jobs,” Hardison shared in an interview with The Design Kids. “But I’m always looking for ways to bring those skills together.”

According to Hardison, so far, murals and food packaging have been two of her favorite ways to accomplish just that.

Hardison’s work stands out for being both nostalgic and very much contemporary. As such, it provides a unique way of giving a business a feeling of individuality and character. And as traditional signwriting is slowly but surely making a comeback, Hardison’s craft appeals to a growing audience.

Check out some of her work in the gallery below.

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]]> Ben Johnston’s Typography Pops Out at You https://mobispirit.com/ben-johnstons-typography-pops-out-at-you/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:51:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=24801 Ben Johnston’s street art jumps straight off the walls. The Toronto-based designer uses color, shadow, and perspective to create his three-dimensional typography work. Self-taught, before deciding to move back to Canada to pursue his passion full-time, he worked in an agency in South Africa. His freelance career of branding and technology actually started by accident, […]

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]]> Ben Johnston’s street art jumps straight off the walls. The Toronto-based designer uses color, shadow, and perspective to create his three-dimensional typography work. Self-taught, before deciding to move back to Canada to pursue his passion full-time, he worked in an agency in South Africa.

His freelance career of branding and technology actually started by accident, after a friend asked him to create a piece for the entryway of a new office building. He then decided to shift his career to mural painting.

Johnston is also super disciplined, he told Scotty Russel of Perspective Podcast that he doesn’t spend more than four days on mural—preferring to work long hours than more days.

He also does client work and enjoys riding his bike in the morning to clear his mind. His inspiration comes from flipping through classic design books on Bauhaus and taking photos of vinyl peeling. The designer has a mood board dedicated to shadow references.

Check out more of his work below.

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]]> Phil Morgan Embraces Skate Culture https://mobispirit.com/phil-morgan-embraces-skate-culture/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:55:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=23144 Phil Morgan’s art embodies the spirit of punk. With a background as both a musician and skateboarder, he admits that his roots tend to sneak into his work, with punk rock nods to the likes of Henry Rollins, The Ramones, and Fugazi. “I grew up skateboarding from the age of eight years old,” Morgan told Another […]

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]]> Phil Morgan’s art embodies the spirit of punk. With a background as both a musician and skateboarder, he admits that his roots tend to sneak into his work, with punk rock nods to the likes of Henry Rollins, The Ramones, and Fugazi.

“I grew up skateboarding from the age of eight years old,” Morgan told Another Fine Mess, adding that he was in a band through his twenties. “Skateboarding actually got me back in to my art about six years ago when I designed a bunch of skate graphics for my friend’s skate company called Crayon Skateboards,” he notes. “I always dreamed of one day seeing my art on a wizz plank.”

Based in Wales, UK, his illustration style has quickly been picked up by a plethora of skate and surf companies, as well as some more mainstream brands such as Urban Outfitters and Dr. Martens. Aside from illustration, Morgan also does screen prints and murals. “I like keeping as active with work as much as possible,” he says.

Describing his work as the ultimate post-modern street art, Morgan takes well-known elements from worldwide pop culture and repurposes them with a wink and a smile.

“I try to add a lot of humor in my illustrations which I guess also reflects what type of person I am,” he says. “I don’t take things too seriously.” His work is also very much influenced by (and borrows elements from) ‘70s psychedelia, ‘80s technology, and ‘90s street culture.

Here are some highlights from his Instagram page.

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]]> Mesmerizing Impasto-Style Murals By Sean Hula Yoro https://mobispirit.com/mesmerizing-impasto-style-murals-by-sean-hula-yoro/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 09:34:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=22769 Hula is the pseudonym for gifted Hawaii-born artist Sean Yoro known for his large-scale murals. In his latest project titled Undertones, the artist depicts illustrative murals featuring singular hands and torsos reaching toward impasto-style strokes. The LA-based artist explained that the inspiration for the series came from the notion of “Leave Your Mark on the […]

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]]> Hula is the pseudonym for gifted Hawaii-born artist Sean Yoro known for his large-scale murals. In his latest project titled Undertones, the artist depicts illustrative murals featuring singular hands and torsos reaching toward impasto-style strokes.

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Had some fun with these latest murals 👽

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The LA-based artist explained that the inspiration for the series came from the notion of “Leave Your Mark on the World.” “Each large scale brushstroke represents the unique passions we all hold within and what we can do with that energy once we tap into it,” he shared on his personal website.

Together with his twin brother, he created a unique collaboration platform named Kapu Collective where “the duo combines their individual creative crafts to create truly innovative artwork.”

Thanks to his remarkable talent, Hula became well-known on social media as well. He currently has more than 295,000 followers and tens of thousands of likes on each post. We really enjoyed browsing through his Instagram page and we believe that you will enjoy it, too. Follow him for future updates. Don’t forget to follow the arrows for more amazing images!

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]]> Alex Chinneck Creates Mind-Bending Urban Interventions in UK Cities https://mobispirit.com/alex-chinneck-creates-mind-bending-urban-interventions-in-uk-cities/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:26:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=22075 If you happened to walk around London, Sheffield, or some other city in the UK and see a twisted post box or an unzipped building, don’t be alarmed. You haven’t walked straight into some sci-fi movie, instead, you are witnessing a work of UK artist Alex Chinneck firsthand. Chinneck is a talented individual whose favorite […]

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]]> If you happened to walk around London, Sheffield, or some other city in the UK and see a twisted post box or an unzipped building, don’t be alarmed. You haven’t walked straight into some sci-fi movie, instead, you are witnessing a work of UK artist Alex Chinneck firsthand.

Chinneck is a talented individual whose favorite line of work is making mind-bending urban interventions. According to him, he likes to “playfully disrupt the world around us, igniting curiosity and sparking global interest.”

His primary intention is to change the way people looked at ordinary things that surround us and make them more exciting for passerby. Simply said, he wants to “transform ordinary into extraordinary.”

Chinneck’s most famous projects include twisted postboxes, upside-down parking spots, and knot-tied fire extinguishers. Check out some of them below.

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]]> Peru Dyer’s Murals Will Encourage You to Be a Little More Compassionate https://mobispirit.com/peru-dyers-murals-will-encourage-you-to-be-a-little-more-compassionate/ Sat, 22 Feb 2020 11:41:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=21887 Peruvian-Canadian muralist Peru Dyer Jalea doesn’t shy away from color. Incorporating geometric shapes, clean lines, and bold colors, his murals can be spotted from afar. It’s this distinctiveness, together with the overall sense of optimism that his art emits, which has caught the attention of brands as big as Facebook, Nike, Cirque du Soleil, all of […]

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]]> Peruvian-Canadian muralist Peru Dyer Jalea doesn’t shy away from color. Incorporating geometric shapes, clean lines, and bold colors, his murals can be spotted from afar.

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Travel to the future to a unified world without borders where our interconnection to each other and nature is impossible to ignore. By tracing your migration with string through the new world map your threads will blend with everyone else's becoming difficult to distinguish each others revealing an inherent truth. Having lived in three continents and traveled to over 30 countries has been my primary source of education next to the people in my life. It has not only made me more open-minded but also more empathetic and caring for others. Travel and exposure is key to breaking down barriers and understanding that we have more in common than we may think, this is the sentiment I hoped to evoke with my installation. The Earth tent is a simple statement of peace and unity; by going inside everyone is welcome to reflect on this possible future where we've overcome our differences and become a unified species working together to make the world a better place for all. *I do not apologize for the inaccuracy of the map because, who cares. Borders are made up through greed and ignorance and have been a constant source of conflict. "Everything for everyone & nothing for ourselves" Maximum respect to @americanexpress @wellandgood and everyone that helped out to put this together and to all the talent involved, it was an honour working with you all @brunosmoky @shalakattack @vizsla_bacon @troublesometroy @smugugly @jerryrugg @mediah @hello.kirsten @mango_peeler @francis.pratt @durothethird @pascalpaquette & @cmazzulla ✊🏼 #amexlife #installation #installationart #travel #tent #worldmap #stringart

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It’s this distinctiveness, together with the overall sense of optimism that his art emits, which has caught the attention of brands as big as Facebook, Nike, Cirque du Soleil, all of which have collaborated with Dyer.

Born in Peru and based in Toronto, the world is Dyer’s oyster. It is also where he finds his inspiration for his work. “We are all interconnected and even though we’ve created borders and hierarchies in the world we are still one people, a race of explorers in the constant pursuit of perfection,” he reflected in an interview with Talenthouse. “We have to learn to better help each other.”

According to Dyer, his purpose is to encourage social change through his mural, creating works that communicate the necessity of evolving and rising above our differences by understanding the interconnectedness of all living things. Reworking simple graphic elements into complex, sometimes meditative, patterns and meditative, his art is also meant to evoke a feeling of uplifting wonder.

With more than 20 years of experience under his belt, we might as well take note.

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"Blueprint 2019" is a wrap ⚡ Big up @skinnystrong.ca @start_streetartoronto for making this happen @vizsla_bacon @fatspatrol for blessing the wall with your talent @skamoney @r.fontski for your assistance @wellandgood for the stencils & my family & the community for the ❤ Based on the concept of Canada as a cultural mosaic, and Toronto’s diversity as our strength, Blueprint offers a parallel between the process of designing a tile and the feat of creating a multicultural society. You begin by drafting the guidelines for a foundation, giving a tentative structure to your work. In the mosaic, each leaf’s position is determined by this first foundation. Each leaf in the mosaic is unique and contributes to a larger, more beautiful system which is greater than the sum of its parts. No one component dominates in the mosaic including the ecosystem in which they live in. Art should be for everyone. With Blueprint I wanted to create something uplifting that would beautify an artistically neglected area of town, but also improve the daily lives of residents, delivery people and visitors. Blueprint aims to inspire and visually enrich the community of Caledonia-Fairbank. I also hope that it can help to soothe spirits worn down by the daily grind of modern life.

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What an epic trip 😳 10 days, 10 walls and about 10 hours of sleep haha. A mi familia, amigos y crews con quien pinte les agradesco mucho por su ayuda, calides y pasiencia y espero volver pronto. It's been a decade since l came home last but l will be sure to come much sooner next time. And to my good homie, ideal travelling companion and multitalented videographer extraordinaire @c.towntown l cant thank you enough for your hard work, dedication and wisdom throughout this trip, l couldnt have done it without you 🙏 and to my wife back home holding it down with the twins, you're extraordinary 🔥 Here's "MUYAHUASI", what I finally got to paint in my parents country home to brighten their days. I'm lucky to have had such loving examples and supportive parents all my life, I love you so much ❤ #muyawasi #muyahuasi #chologringo2019

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Street Art Archives - MobiSpirit MobiSpirit Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:54:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 These Mini Street Artworks Hide in Plain Sight https://mobispirit.com/these-mini-street-artworks-hide-in-plain-sight/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:55:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=26300 When we think of street art, we usually imagine murals covering buildings or graffiti sprayed across the entire wall that immediately capture the attention. However, not all street artists want their works to be easily noticeable. For example, British street artist JPS sometimes likes to hide his artworks in plain sight. Aside from his large-scale […]

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]]> When we think of street art, we usually imagine murals covering buildings or graffiti sprayed across the entire wall that immediately capture the attention. However, not all street artists want their works to be easily noticeable. For example, British street artist JPS sometimes likes to hide his artworks in plain sight.

Aside from his large-scale pieces, JPS also creates small street artworks, which he calls “mini pieces.” They are strategically placed in the urban environment, sometimes interacting with their surroundings in an amusing way. 

JPS often uses pop culture as inspiration for his mini-pieces. This includes scenes from movies like Pulp Fiction and RoboCop and works inspired by video games like Grand Theft Auto and Mortal Kombat.  

 JPS creates his mini artworks using stencils and spray paint, with each one being the size of a regular lighter. According to the artist, the process is more demanding compared to large-scale art since it requires multiple layers and great precision. However, he still manages to pack a great amount of detail, making each mini-piece a hidden treasure for anyone who accidentally discovers it.

JPS has planted these intriguing mini pieces across his hometown of Bristol, UK, and in various other cities in Europe and the United States. But considering they might be hard to spot for most people, he also happily shares them on his social media. Check out more of them below. 

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]]> Check Out These Extraordinary Murals Made By a French Street Artist https://mobispirit.com/check-out-these-extraordinary-murals-made-by-a-french-street-artist/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:35:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=25921 Some people consider street art as an act of vandalism. However, we’re sure that they’d think differently if they saw Tom Bragado Blanco’s creations. A talented, 34-year-old, self-taught artist who turns grey walls into remarkable 3D murals, he became viral a few years back when he transformed an old gas tank into a painting of […]

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]]> Some people consider street art as an act of vandalism. However, we’re sure that they’d think differently if they saw Tom Bragado Blanco’s creations. A talented, 34-year-old, self-taught artist who turns grey walls into remarkable 3D murals, he became viral a few years back when he transformed an old gas tank into a painting of a sphynx cat.

Also known as Braga Last1 on social media, the French artist has been into art since his early childhood. But as years went by, instead of a palette of paints and a canvas, he has chosen walls and spray paint as his medium.

Blanco specializes in optical illusions, and his artworks are highly detailed. He currently has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram and has been making street art both locally and internationally. Besides working in France, he has been invited to various art shows and festivals and is open to public and private commissions.

If you ever find yourself in his hometown of Marseilles, you should look for his masterpieces. You will be surprised by how realistic they look. In the meantime, you can see his artwork in the gallery below, where we have posted our top five favorites.

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]]> Street Artist Depicts Graffiti That’ll Play With Your Mind https://mobispirit.com/street-artist-depicts-graffiti-thatll-play-with-your-mind/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:02:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=25899 When people hear the word graffiti, sometimes they assume something negative. Well, “street art” doesn’t necessarily mean something ugly and rude. Pierrot is an artist who makes breath-taking 3D graffiti illusions that people adore. Besides being famous “on the streets”, the artist is mega-popular on social media, where he goes by the name Scaf. There, […]

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]]> When people hear the word graffiti, sometimes they assume something negative. Well, “street art” doesn’t necessarily mean something ugly and rude.

Pierrot is an artist who makes breath-taking 3D graffiti illusions that people adore. Besides being famous “on the streets”, the artist is mega-popular on social media, where he goes by the name Scaf. There, he posts images of his creations.

Big cats, dinosaurs, fish, lions, or snakes are just some of his masterpieces that bring life to boring walls. However, that is not all: to make his murals even more interesting, Pierrot likes to take funny pictures, which will inspire his followers to have fun with his creations.

A self-taught artist who learned to paint watching other artists doing their “thing”, he now owns a company as well.

“Passionate about drawing, I founded my decoration company GrafoDeco,” he wrote in a statement on his website. “Addressing both individuals and professionals (public or private companies), event organizers, associations, or all those who are anxious to bring a touch of originality to their interior or exterior decorations. I paint all supports (walls, panels, canvases …) and of all sizes.”

To see the before and after images, check out the gallery below. Tell us in the comments below the level of your excitement when you saw Pierrot is capable of.

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]]> French Artist Repairs Street Cracks with Colorful Mosaics https://mobispirit.com/french-artist-repairs-street-cracks-with-colorful-mosaics/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:45:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=26029 Anonymous French artist known as Ememem is on a mission to do what his city failed to do; fix the cracks on its streets. Tired of waiting for officials in Lyon, a city in east-central France, to do something about the deteriorating street infrastructure, Ememem took matters into his own hands. He started repairing the […]

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]]> Anonymous French artist known as Ememem is on a mission to do what his city failed to do; fix the cracks on its streets.

Tired of waiting for officials in Lyon, a city in east-central France, to do something about the deteriorating street infrastructure, Ememem took matters into his own hands. He started repairing the cracks on the pavements and buildings with colorful mosaics.

Ememem started this intriguing project in 2016 after noticing the wear and tear on the public surface outside his workshop. After patching some cracks there, he proceeded to do the same on several other locations and quickly became known as a “pavement surgeon.”

“My work is the story of the city, where cobblestones have been displaced; a truck from the vegetable market tore off a piece of asphalt,” the artist explained in a chat with Guardian.

The artist refers to his repair technique as “flacking,” which is a wordplay on the French word “flaque,” which translates to “puddle.” He adopts a free-flowing approach to the interventions, allowing the shape and size of the fracture to inspire him. This dictates the material and color he uses, as well as the resulting patterns.

While most of Ememem’s works are located in Lyon, he has also created in various other cities across Europe, including Aberdeen, Madrid, and Paris. In case you don’t have an opportunity to check them out in person, here are more of them below.

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]]> Heather Hardison’s Hand-Written Signs Are Worth the Investment https://mobispirit.com/heather-hardisons-hand-written-signs-are-worth-the-investment/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:21:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=25648 As we enter an ever-digitalized era, things like handwritten notes or the study of calligraphy are seemingly things of the past (seriously, when was the last time you actually wrote someone a letter?). Luckily for us, there are those among us who understand the value of handwriting. Heather Hardison has made it her profession. A […]

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]]> As we enter an ever-digitalized era, things like handwritten notes or the study of calligraphy are seemingly things of the past (seriously, when was the last time you actually wrote someone a letter?). Luckily for us, there are those among us who understand the value of handwriting.

Heather Hardison has made it her profession. A letterer and illustrator, she specializes in sign painting, preserving this all but lost craft. Her commissions include anything from designing a Golden State Warriors poster to painting full-blown murals that highlight the simple beauty of typography.

Born in North Carolina, Hardison graduated from the College of Design at North Carolina State University in 2009, with a degree in Art and Design, but her love of typography (alongside the financial crisis) shaped her career course.

“These days I keep busy with my illustration and sign painting jobs,” Hardison shared in an interview with The Design Kids. “But I’m always looking for ways to bring those skills together.”

According to Hardison, so far, murals and food packaging have been two of her favorite ways to accomplish just that.

Hardison’s work stands out for being both nostalgic and very much contemporary. As such, it provides a unique way of giving a business a feeling of individuality and character. And as traditional signwriting is slowly but surely making a comeback, Hardison’s craft appeals to a growing audience.

Check out some of her work in the gallery below.

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]]> Ben Johnston’s Typography Pops Out at You https://mobispirit.com/ben-johnstons-typography-pops-out-at-you/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:51:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=24801 Ben Johnston’s street art jumps straight off the walls. The Toronto-based designer uses color, shadow, and perspective to create his three-dimensional typography work. Self-taught, before deciding to move back to Canada to pursue his passion full-time, he worked in an agency in South Africa. His freelance career of branding and technology actually started by accident, […]

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]]> Ben Johnston’s street art jumps straight off the walls. The Toronto-based designer uses color, shadow, and perspective to create his three-dimensional typography work. Self-taught, before deciding to move back to Canada to pursue his passion full-time, he worked in an agency in South Africa.

His freelance career of branding and technology actually started by accident, after a friend asked him to create a piece for the entryway of a new office building. He then decided to shift his career to mural painting.

Johnston is also super disciplined, he told Scotty Russel of Perspective Podcast that he doesn’t spend more than four days on mural—preferring to work long hours than more days.

He also does client work and enjoys riding his bike in the morning to clear his mind. His inspiration comes from flipping through classic design books on Bauhaus and taking photos of vinyl peeling. The designer has a mood board dedicated to shadow references.

Check out more of his work below.

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]]> Phil Morgan Embraces Skate Culture https://mobispirit.com/phil-morgan-embraces-skate-culture/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:55:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=23144 Phil Morgan’s art embodies the spirit of punk. With a background as both a musician and skateboarder, he admits that his roots tend to sneak into his work, with punk rock nods to the likes of Henry Rollins, The Ramones, and Fugazi. “I grew up skateboarding from the age of eight years old,” Morgan told Another […]

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]]> Phil Morgan’s art embodies the spirit of punk. With a background as both a musician and skateboarder, he admits that his roots tend to sneak into his work, with punk rock nods to the likes of Henry Rollins, The Ramones, and Fugazi.

“I grew up skateboarding from the age of eight years old,” Morgan told Another Fine Mess, adding that he was in a band through his twenties. “Skateboarding actually got me back in to my art about six years ago when I designed a bunch of skate graphics for my friend’s skate company called Crayon Skateboards,” he notes. “I always dreamed of one day seeing my art on a wizz plank.”

Based in Wales, UK, his illustration style has quickly been picked up by a plethora of skate and surf companies, as well as some more mainstream brands such as Urban Outfitters and Dr. Martens. Aside from illustration, Morgan also does screen prints and murals. “I like keeping as active with work as much as possible,” he says.

Describing his work as the ultimate post-modern street art, Morgan takes well-known elements from worldwide pop culture and repurposes them with a wink and a smile.

“I try to add a lot of humor in my illustrations which I guess also reflects what type of person I am,” he says. “I don’t take things too seriously.” His work is also very much influenced by (and borrows elements from) ‘70s psychedelia, ‘80s technology, and ‘90s street culture.

Here are some highlights from his Instagram page.

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]]> Mesmerizing Impasto-Style Murals By Sean Hula Yoro https://mobispirit.com/mesmerizing-impasto-style-murals-by-sean-hula-yoro/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 09:34:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=22769 Hula is the pseudonym for gifted Hawaii-born artist Sean Yoro known for his large-scale murals. In his latest project titled Undertones, the artist depicts illustrative murals featuring singular hands and torsos reaching toward impasto-style strokes. The LA-based artist explained that the inspiration for the series came from the notion of “Leave Your Mark on the […]

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]]> Hula is the pseudonym for gifted Hawaii-born artist Sean Yoro known for his large-scale murals. In his latest project titled Undertones, the artist depicts illustrative murals featuring singular hands and torsos reaching toward impasto-style strokes.

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Had some fun with these latest murals 👽

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The LA-based artist explained that the inspiration for the series came from the notion of “Leave Your Mark on the World.” “Each large scale brushstroke represents the unique passions we all hold within and what we can do with that energy once we tap into it,” he shared on his personal website.

Together with his twin brother, he created a unique collaboration platform named Kapu Collective where “the duo combines their individual creative crafts to create truly innovative artwork.”

Thanks to his remarkable talent, Hula became well-known on social media as well. He currently has more than 295,000 followers and tens of thousands of likes on each post. We really enjoyed browsing through his Instagram page and we believe that you will enjoy it, too. Follow him for future updates. Don’t forget to follow the arrows for more amazing images!

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]]> Alex Chinneck Creates Mind-Bending Urban Interventions in UK Cities https://mobispirit.com/alex-chinneck-creates-mind-bending-urban-interventions-in-uk-cities/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:26:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=22075 If you happened to walk around London, Sheffield, or some other city in the UK and see a twisted post box or an unzipped building, don’t be alarmed. You haven’t walked straight into some sci-fi movie, instead, you are witnessing a work of UK artist Alex Chinneck firsthand. Chinneck is a talented individual whose favorite […]

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]]> If you happened to walk around London, Sheffield, or some other city in the UK and see a twisted post box or an unzipped building, don’t be alarmed. You haven’t walked straight into some sci-fi movie, instead, you are witnessing a work of UK artist Alex Chinneck firsthand.

Chinneck is a talented individual whose favorite line of work is making mind-bending urban interventions. According to him, he likes to “playfully disrupt the world around us, igniting curiosity and sparking global interest.”

His primary intention is to change the way people looked at ordinary things that surround us and make them more exciting for passerby. Simply said, he wants to “transform ordinary into extraordinary.”

Chinneck’s most famous projects include twisted postboxes, upside-down parking spots, and knot-tied fire extinguishers. Check out some of them below.

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]]> Peru Dyer’s Murals Will Encourage You to Be a Little More Compassionate https://mobispirit.com/peru-dyers-murals-will-encourage-you-to-be-a-little-more-compassionate/ Sat, 22 Feb 2020 11:41:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=21887 Peruvian-Canadian muralist Peru Dyer Jalea doesn’t shy away from color. Incorporating geometric shapes, clean lines, and bold colors, his murals can be spotted from afar. It’s this distinctiveness, together with the overall sense of optimism that his art emits, which has caught the attention of brands as big as Facebook, Nike, Cirque du Soleil, all of […]

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]]> Peruvian-Canadian muralist Peru Dyer Jalea doesn’t shy away from color. Incorporating geometric shapes, clean lines, and bold colors, his murals can be spotted from afar.

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Travel to the future to a unified world without borders where our interconnection to each other and nature is impossible to ignore. By tracing your migration with string through the new world map your threads will blend with everyone else's becoming difficult to distinguish each others revealing an inherent truth. Having lived in three continents and traveled to over 30 countries has been my primary source of education next to the people in my life. It has not only made me more open-minded but also more empathetic and caring for others. Travel and exposure is key to breaking down barriers and understanding that we have more in common than we may think, this is the sentiment I hoped to evoke with my installation. The Earth tent is a simple statement of peace and unity; by going inside everyone is welcome to reflect on this possible future where we've overcome our differences and become a unified species working together to make the world a better place for all. *I do not apologize for the inaccuracy of the map because, who cares. Borders are made up through greed and ignorance and have been a constant source of conflict. "Everything for everyone & nothing for ourselves" Maximum respect to @americanexpress @wellandgood and everyone that helped out to put this together and to all the talent involved, it was an honour working with you all @brunosmoky @shalakattack @vizsla_bacon @troublesometroy @smugugly @jerryrugg @mediah @hello.kirsten @mango_peeler @francis.pratt @durothethird @pascalpaquette & @cmazzulla ✊🏼 #amexlife #installation #installationart #travel #tent #worldmap #stringart

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It’s this distinctiveness, together with the overall sense of optimism that his art emits, which has caught the attention of brands as big as Facebook, Nike, Cirque du Soleil, all of which have collaborated with Dyer.

Born in Peru and based in Toronto, the world is Dyer’s oyster. It is also where he finds his inspiration for his work. “We are all interconnected and even though we’ve created borders and hierarchies in the world we are still one people, a race of explorers in the constant pursuit of perfection,” he reflected in an interview with Talenthouse. “We have to learn to better help each other.”

According to Dyer, his purpose is to encourage social change through his mural, creating works that communicate the necessity of evolving and rising above our differences by understanding the interconnectedness of all living things. Reworking simple graphic elements into complex, sometimes meditative, patterns and meditative, his art is also meant to evoke a feeling of uplifting wonder.

With more than 20 years of experience under his belt, we might as well take note.

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"Blueprint 2019" is a wrap ⚡ Big up @skinnystrong.ca @start_streetartoronto for making this happen @vizsla_bacon @fatspatrol for blessing the wall with your talent @skamoney @r.fontski for your assistance @wellandgood for the stencils & my family & the community for the ❤ Based on the concept of Canada as a cultural mosaic, and Toronto’s diversity as our strength, Blueprint offers a parallel between the process of designing a tile and the feat of creating a multicultural society. You begin by drafting the guidelines for a foundation, giving a tentative structure to your work. In the mosaic, each leaf’s position is determined by this first foundation. Each leaf in the mosaic is unique and contributes to a larger, more beautiful system which is greater than the sum of its parts. No one component dominates in the mosaic including the ecosystem in which they live in. Art should be for everyone. With Blueprint I wanted to create something uplifting that would beautify an artistically neglected area of town, but also improve the daily lives of residents, delivery people and visitors. Blueprint aims to inspire and visually enrich the community of Caledonia-Fairbank. I also hope that it can help to soothe spirits worn down by the daily grind of modern life.

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What an epic trip 😳 10 days, 10 walls and about 10 hours of sleep haha. A mi familia, amigos y crews con quien pinte les agradesco mucho por su ayuda, calides y pasiencia y espero volver pronto. It's been a decade since l came home last but l will be sure to come much sooner next time. And to my good homie, ideal travelling companion and multitalented videographer extraordinaire @c.towntown l cant thank you enough for your hard work, dedication and wisdom throughout this trip, l couldnt have done it without you 🙏 and to my wife back home holding it down with the twins, you're extraordinary 🔥 Here's "MUYAHUASI", what I finally got to paint in my parents country home to brighten their days. I'm lucky to have had such loving examples and supportive parents all my life, I love you so much ❤ #muyawasi #muyahuasi #chologringo2019

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