graffiti Archives - MobiSpirit MobiSpirit Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:14:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 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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]]> 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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]]> Versatility is Key to Craig Black’s Typography Art https://mobispirit.com/versatility-is-key-to-craig-blacks-typography-art/ Sat, 22 Feb 2020 07:54:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=21874 Craig Black’s lettering process begins with jotting down his ideas and creating rough thumbnail sketches. After finding the best direction, he then begins drawing each letterform. “This is an iterative process that includes several stages of refinement by illustrating, erasing, tracing, rinse, and repeat,” he explained in an interview with Talenthouse. “Once I’ve taken the […]

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]]> Craig Black’s lettering process begins with jotting down his ideas and creating rough thumbnail sketches. After finding the best direction, he then begins drawing each letterform.

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“This is an iterative process that includes several stages of refinement by illustrating, erasing, tracing, rinse, and repeat,” he explained in an interview with Talenthouse. “Once I’ve taken the concept as far as I can by hand, I scan the image and begin the digitization process.”

But, of course, it’s hard to pinpoint where exactly it is during this process that the magic happens. With thousands of followers online and exhibitions in cities such as London, Barcelona, Australia, and Dubai, it’s clear Black knows what he’s doing. A graphic designer, lettering artist, and typographer, Black says that his strengths lie in his ability to cross disciplines without the restriction of a fixed personal style.

This versatility has offered him the opportunity to work on a varied mix of collaborations with local and international clients of all business backgrounds, with his work being published internationally, in addition to regular features by online media. His work varies not only in style, but also in size and scope, ranging from small packages to massive murals and installations.

But his initial inspiration doesn’t come from the art scene but rather from the soccer field. “I absolutely loved football (soccer) growing up,” he says. “I was so fascinated with the design around the beautiful game such as colorful football shirts, team badges, football boots, and TV commercials and programs. This all contributed to my curiosity in design and made me wonder how things like that were made.”

We can’t wait to see what he’s up to next.

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]]> Short and Sweet: Ricardo Gonzalez’s Typography Art is Rather Powerful https://mobispirit.com/short-and-sweet-ricardo-gonzalezs-typography-art-is-rather-powerful/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:48:22 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=20485 Ricardo Gonzalez’s typography art speaks volumes. Featured on anything from large scale murals to small-sized stickers, his messages–short and sweet–have a powerful presence. Born in México and based in Brooklyn, Gonzalez’s powerful use of the written word has brought him collaborations with brands like Apple, Nike, Mercedes Benz, and Google. In other words: he’s kind […]

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]]> Ricardo Gonzalez’s typography art speaks volumes. Featured on anything from large scale murals to small-sized stickers, his messages–short and sweet–have a powerful presence. Born in México and based in Brooklyn, Gonzalez’s powerful use of the written word has brought him collaborations with brands like Apple, Nike, Mercedes Benz, and Google. In other words: he’s kind of a big deal.

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“I have been working with type as a profession for a few years, but I discovered calligraphy when I was in middle school,” he relayed in an interview with We Heart. “Since then, I was always doodling on my notes — and graffiti has continued to be an influence.”

Having studied graphic design in school, sharpened his skills and gave him the opportunity to go to school for typeface design and attend workshops. “Some of the tools I use to create come back to graffiti and how it has influenced me over the years,” he says. “I also like to experiment with the combination of digital and analog; handmade and contemporary.”

Known for his tag, “It’s a living,” his direct approach to typography aims to produce a positive impact. So far, it’s been working out pretty good for him. Take a look for yourself.

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Esperanza – Espera/Avanza. 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽

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]]> This Calligraphy Artist Spreads a Message of Peace and Unity https://mobispirit.com/this-calligraphy-artist-spreads-a-message-of-peace-and-unity/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:58:52 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=19846 Calligraphy artist eL Seed treats Arabic calligraphy as a way for him to bridge his French and Tunisian backgrounds. Born in 1981 in Paris to Tunisian parents, he grew up feeling disconnected from his Arabic roots. During his teenage years in a kind of quest to rediscover his identity, he began to delve into his […]

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]]> Calligraphy artist eL Seed treats Arabic calligraphy as a way for him to bridge his French and Tunisian backgrounds. Born in 1981 in Paris to Tunisian parents, he grew up feeling disconnected from his Arabic roots. During his teenage years in a kind of quest to rediscover his identity, he began to delve into his own heritage and learned to read and write standard Arabic. It was during this journey that he developed his artistic style of calligraphy, which would later bring him worldwide acclaim.

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Initiated by the Saudi Ministry of Culture and curated by @sultanthe1st , the phase 1 of my new artwork on the Riyadh Water Tower has just been completed. My team and I will be back in November to finish. I have chosen the words of one of the greatest Bedouin poets: Abdallah ad-Dindan. He was old, poor, and illiterate, yet he held a magnificent wealth of poetry inside his mind and he is one of the best examples of the treasured tradition of Arabian oral poetry. Ad-Dindan, who was of the Duwāsir tribe in the southern Najd region, chose the Bedouin lifestyle and he chose to place importance on the natural environment, living as a nomad and writing about the desert. His humble way of life embodies the true down-to-earth spirit of a Bedouin. My role as an artist is to change stereotypes, so, by focusing on this poet, I believe I will be highlighting a part of Saudi culture that is less celebrated. The specific poem I have chosen is a 27-verse plea for rain after a period of drought. It appears in an anthology written and edited by Marcel Kurpershoek called Oral Poetry and Narratives from Central Arabia and subtitled A Bedouin Bard in Southern Najd.  The book is a complete collection of oral poetry by ad-Dindan and this particular part shows his masterful use of language. Ad-Dindan speaks of the voice of rain and its sweetness as well as the importance of accepting God’s decree. The combination of these words, placed upon the prominent water tower, will highlight the importance of Bedouin values and lifestyle. Ad-Dindan's words would have been lost if it wasn't for Pr. Marcel Kurpershoek. He followed the poet for years, recorded his voice, and transcribed his texts. Today, the words of an illiterate man stand proud and unforgotten on one of the city's most monumental structures. #Dindan #Riyadh #oralpoetry #merciMarcel #backinNovember #MoC 📸 @mehdykhmili

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“I mix graffiti, which is a ‘western’ medium (although I don’t like to use this term) and Arabic calligraphy, which is an ancient eastern way of expression,” he relayed in an interview with Art Radar. “Bringing both together is a way for me to bring together a picture that seems contradictory, but actually is not. I think that’s the power of calligraphy and art in general. [They] bring two worlds together and link them. That’s why I feel that my work speaks for me.”

“As a kid, I was into hip hop culture,” he recalled. “Graffiti was the natural medium for me to express myself in an artistic way. It became more and more a case of [me finding my] identity and reconnecting with my Arabic roots.”

According to eL Seed, his calligraphy is aimed at spreading a message of peace and unity, with his artwork found all over the world, both in exhibitions and public places. Some of his more striking works were exhibited in places like the façade of L’Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, the favelas of Rio di Janeiro, the DMZ in between North and South Korea, the slums of Cape Town, and the heart of Cairo’s garbage collectors neighborhood.

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This mural in West Philadelphia is titled "Soul of the Black Bottom". It comes from the neighbourhood’s history of demolition and displacement and quotes part of the semi-autobiographical text Darkwater: Voices from within the Veil by W.E.B. Du Bois. As a sociologist, Du Bois wrote the first sociological study on African American community in Philadelphia and as an author, he addressed civil and political rights through both fiction and non-fiction. Du Bois was an activist who wanted equal rights for his community and it was important for me to use his words. In every place I paint, I search for the words most pertinent to those around them. No matter if the Arabic text can be understood by those who see it or not, it is still important for me that those who take the time to discover my meaning, find something valuable and meaningful. For the people in Philadelphia, I wanted them to remember these words, written almost 100 years ago in 1920, yet timelessly relevant. “I believe that all men, black and brown and white, are brothers, varying through time and opportunity, in form and gift and feature, but differing in no essential particular, and alike in soul and the possibility of infinite development.” #westphiladelphia #collectionsofmoments #souloftheblackbottom #elseed #freshprince 📸 @steveweinik

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]]> Pokras Lampas Takes Street Art to the Next Level https://mobispirit.com/pokras-lampas-takes-street-art-to-the-next-level/ Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:06:53 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=19670 A vibrant mixture of calligraphy and graffiti, Pokras Lampas’ murals and installations are a form of elevated street art. “For me, Calligraffiti is a great way to create art non-stop,” the Russian artist shared with the Fendi blog. “Now I can easily take a big bucket of paint and perform my art everywhere. On walls, […]

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]]> A vibrant mixture of calligraphy and graffiti, Pokras Lampas’ murals and installations are a form of elevated street art. “For me, Calligraffiti is a great way to create art non-stop,” the Russian artist shared with the Fendi blog. “Now I can easily take a big bucket of paint and perform my art everywhere. On walls, on glass, on cars!”

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Indeed, his art takes him around the globe. A member of the “Calligraffitti Ambassadors,” over the years Lampas took part in group exhibitions and art projects held in Russia, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Korea, and the UAE; and in 2015, he performed the world’s largest calligraffiti on the roof of a building in Moscow – an artwork that can be seen from a satellite.

Through his art, Lampas explores different directions of modern calligraphy by applying and combining his knowledge of street culture, design, and typography of different nations and generations.

“The Calligrafuturism is my self-developed style,” he explains. “We’re all living in a multi-cultural world and if I can help people to learn more about foreign calligraphy, they’ll learn more about other countries. So that’s why Calligrafuturism is so important for me, I don’t want to make something new just because I’m crazy, I want to create it because I can see a very big knowledge and that’s why I’m doing it.”

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Для меня важен не просто текст, но то, как он написан — с унификацией и слиянием техник и стилей каллиграфии и типографики различных мировых культур и письменностей. ⠀ Будущее — в объединении знаний, традиций и гармонии культур. ⠀ Создание новых многослойных полотен основано на экспериментах по оптическим иллюзиям и композициям, которые строятся на этих правилах. Текст каждого круга каллиграфии основан на обрывках моих воспоминаний и размышлений о культуре, различии поколений и форм букв. ⠀ Холст, акрил, нитро краски, золотые и бронзовые краски. Смешанная техника. 2019. ⠀ Если вы в городе в течении недели Art Week, не пропустите важное событие недели — @ART021_sh Shanghai Art Fair, где будут представлены мои самые новые полотна в павильоне @operagallery Booth E11, в том числе и этот холст! ⠀ _________ ⠀ 3. MĀRK of the H Ā R M Ø N Y. 150 х 200 cm ⠀ What is important is not only the text, but also the way it is written with its unification and merging of stylistic techniques of calligraphy and typography of various world cultures and scripts. The future is for unity and harmony of cultures. ⠀ Exploration of the multi-layered artworks based on the optical and conceptual deepness of the flat canvas surface. Each round of calligraphy based on the parts of the artist`s memories and reflections about the culture, future, different generations and lettershapes. ⠀ Artistic reflections about the mixing styles of calligraphy and merging together old & modern Arabic, Asian, African and European styles and scripts. ⠀ Acrylic paint, nytro paint, golden, bronze and silver paint on canvas. Mixed tech. 2019 — #calligrafuturism . ⠀ If you're in Shanghai during the art week, go visit, take a picture with the work and share with me your thoughts! See you at the @ART021_sh art Fair at @operagallery Booth E11. Thanks @shar.lane for your care and curation! ⠀ _________ ⠀ 0 9 0 1 q 1 1 1 2 0 0 1 9 — ✨ #pokraslampas #operagallery . #hypebeastart #calligraphymasters .

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"ШЕЛКОВЫЙ ТАНЕЦ – SD.CNVRSN.01" — Масштабная шелковая инсталляция, созданная на основе моих каллиграфутуристических плотен. ⠀ Временная инсталляция в старом традиционном доме на окраинах Шанхая, Китай. 0 8 0 1 1  2 0 1 9 ⠀ О проекте: Если говорить об экспериментах, то последние месяцы я работаю с новым для меня материалом — шёлком. ⠀ Китай, как эпицентр работы с шёлком, исторически является местом силы, знаний и вдохновения, связанного с этим искусством и ремеслом, поэтому для меня было символично презентовать мой первый проект с этим материалом в старой, традиционной, части Шанхая, во время последней поездки. ⠀ Работая с фэшном последние годы, я часто встречаю крутую работу именно с тканью: принты, паттерны, цвет, ритмика, текстура, — всё это очень интересно раскрывается через художественные работы и граничит не только с искусством или модой, но и вариантом невербальной коммуникации в новой среде, где синтез каллиграфии, технологий и материалов говорит о себе лучше любых слов. ⠀ Новый проект — инсталляция крупногабаритных шелковых полотен в старом доме на окраине Шанхая. Размер каждого полотна — 550 х 140 см. ⠀ Photo: @Denbych Denis Bychkovsky. Полный проект смотрите на Бехансе по ссылке в био. 08.11. — 18.12.2019. ✨

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"➗ — ➕ ": МЕТА-СУПРЕМАТИЧЕСКИЙ КРЕСТ: Работа, которая прямо сейчас проецируется на Берлинскую телебашню в рамках арт-проекта "Несвобода" в коллаборации с @silasveta на основе фотографий @denbych . ⠀ С 11 по 20 октября в Берлине проходит масштабный фестиваль "FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS", посвященный 30 -летию падения Берлинской стены. 10 дней на поверхности знаменитой Берлинской телебашни главные мировые студии презентуют свои мэппинг-шоу на тему цензуры — и "СИЛА СВЕТА" создала арт-проект "Unfreedom", в котором 15 российских художников показали своё видение несвободы. Конечно, в свете последних событий, история площади в Екатеринбурге стала частью проекции. ⠀ Подробнее о проекте по ссылке в био, а в серии фотографий поста вы можете увидеть фрагмент видеозаписи с мэппингом и раскадровку ролика, отсылающую к различным образам — железной дороги, русскому авангарду, развитию промышленности, влиянию общественности и религии на визуальный образ и многим другим смыслам и символам. ⠀ Вы можете поддержать проект, проголосовав по ссылке в био — ставьте " ➗ " в комментариях, если ваш голос ушел за наших ребят!

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Follow your dream. Create your own reality. Moscow, Russia. ⠀ Из интервью 2018 года для AFISHA.Daily: — «Атриум» был твоим самым сложным проектом или нет? ⠀ «Атриум» был, наверное, для меня самым сложным проектом в России, потому что у нас я не так много каких-то публичных проектов за свою карьеру сделал. У меня была давно мысль поработать с пространством для людей, чтобы показать, что абсолютно привычная им локация, возможно не такая крутая по архитектуре и прочему, может раскрыться совсем иначе. И в этом плане у меня с ребятами, которые управляют «Атриумом», много общих идей, мы давно дружим, и тут мы сошлись: что надо делать, надо делать очень сложно, при этом нужно сделать максимально близкую технологию к людям, чтобы они могли снимать себя в зеркало, чтобы они могли видеть днем и ночью разный облик одного и того же объекта. И параллельно с этим оставить функциональность самого туннеля, чтобы по нему можно было ходить и не мешать огромному трафику людей каждый день. ⠀ — А по какому принципу ты подбирал цитаты Маяковского, Малевича, Кандинского? ⠀ Это, наверное, идет от сердца. Чем я глубже уходил в историю искусств, тем ближе мне становился наш русский авангард. Потому что вообще русский авангард — это история про то, что сто лет назад был написан «Квадрат» Малевича, в 1915 году. И вместе с этим [были написаны, озвучены] огромные, важные, революционные идеи — не столько с точки зрения там каких-то терминов из политики или из общества, а в общем. Отношение к искусству, отношение к форме, отношение к слову были созданы и реализованы лучшими умами того времени. И поэтому Лисицкий, Родченко, Маяковский — это люди, которые меня правда вдохновили искренне, и я хотел продолжить их идею, их мысли в своем переосмыслении. ⠀ ______________________ ⠀ P.S.: Конечно, со времени того интервью было еще больше сложных и масштабных проектов. Но этот туннель навсегда в моем сердце, совсем скоро будем его расписывать заново — будет вторая версия. Ждёте?

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]]> Samuel Rodriguez’s Grafitti Art Mixes Things Up https://mobispirit.com/samuel-rodriguezs-grafitti-art-mixes-things-up/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 06:00:14 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=19549 Samuel Rodriguez’s art is a mixture of portrait painting, illustration, and graffiti. He differentiates between two types of portrait paintings, which he calls “Topographical Portraiture” and “Type Faces.” While his Topographical Portraits are made by stylizing a portrait with topographical lines and shapes, in a similar manner to those found through images on geographic maps; […]

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]]> Samuel Rodriguez’s art is a mixture of portrait painting, illustration, and graffiti. He differentiates between two types of portrait paintings, which he calls “Topographical Portraiture” and “Type Faces.” While his Topographical Portraits are made by stylizing a portrait with topographical lines and shapes, in a similar manner to those found through images on geographic maps; his Type Faces incorporate typography and portraiture.

Rodriguez’s style is very much informed by his background as a graffiti artist. For a number of years, he was self-taught through the graffiti scene, until he later decided to expand his studies by pursuing a Bachelor in Fine Arts at California College of the Arts.

“I feel lucky to have studied as an artist in the streets and later in a college,” he relayed in an interview with Acclaim Magazine. “In doing so, I always felt like I had to keep my artistry of the streets and love of letters separate from what I was learning in school. I used to separate what I could create, so, for example, I would tell myself ‘this is for graffiti’, and ‘that is for the galleries’, today I don’t. Now I am combining my love of everything together, which you will begin to see unfold in the years to come.”

His unique blend of street art and portraiture painting hasn’t gone unnoticed. With more than 40k followers on Instagram, he has garnered both online and offline attention. Based out of San José, California, his work is shown in public art spaces, museums, companies, and galleries, as well as published in editorial publications.

Here are some highlights from his Instagram page.

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'Kae' – #painting for #type_faces

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]]> These Handprinted Signs Stand Out in the Sea of Plastic and Neon https://mobispirit.com/these-handprinted-signs-stand-out-in-the-sea-of-plastic-and-neon/ Sat, 21 Dec 2019 11:42:07 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=19158 After graduating with a degree in graphic design with a focus on typography, Chris Mackenzie-Gray was kinda stuck. So he decided to invent himself, by creating a job he would actually enjoy doing. That job turned out to be painting signs. “I’m so glad that I can do this job, that there are clients that […]

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]]> After graduating with a degree in graphic design with a focus on typography, Chris Mackenzie-Gray was kinda stuck. So he decided to invent himself, by creating a job he would actually enjoy doing. That job turned out to be painting signs.

“I’m so glad that I can do this job, that there are clients that will pay me to do it,” he admitted in an interview with Lecture in Progress. Amongst these clients, he counts Honest Burgers and the Museum of London, with his painting surfaces including brick walls, shop faces, and glass.

Working both digitally and by hand, his business – Toucan Signs – now offers sign-painting services ranging from very small door numbers to large-scale murals, and everything else in between. His work isn’t only creative but it helps beautify his urban environment. A win-win situation if you ask us.

“I think a lot of businesses are starting to see how, in a row of shops with neon or plastic signs, a nice piece of handprinted signage can set you apart,” Mackenzie-Gray explained. “There’s that tangibility to it. It’s human.”

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I was in Berlin recently with @hanasunnywhaler and @jakesamueltyler attending a @betterletters Surface Gilding workshop led by David Kynaston and hosted by @theosone at @scriptoriumberlin. Luckily, on the same weekend there was a panel jam at @studioelmberlin hosted by @lillelumper of Rocket Signs!! • We met so many great people at the workshop and panel jam and were lucky enough to paint a mural at @studioelmberlin on our last day, more photos to come on that later! Thanks to everyone who made our trip so special, here are some 35mm photos from our trip that I just had developed! Special shouts to: @studioelmberlin @lillelumper @anjariese @angeli_250 @yokelgraham @romanaschrift @art_of_kiki @letterista @typophrenic @tinobayer @johnnieparkstudio @robertdavidschwartz

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]]> Graffiti Artist Turned An Old Block Into A 3D Abandoned Bus https://mobispirit.com/graffiti-artist-turned-an-old-block-into-a-3d-abandoned-bus/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:43:54 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=15784 Sergio Odeith is a graffiti artist best known for his art work where he spray painted a concrete block and turned it into an abandoned bus. In less than one day he has gained over 154 thousand likes on his image. The 43-year-old Portugal-based artist has been drawing since he was a little boy. “I […]

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]]> Sergio Odeith is a graffiti artist best known for his art work where he spray painted a concrete block and turned it into an abandoned bus. In less than one day he has gained over 154 thousand likes on his image.

The 43-year-old Portugal-based artist has been drawing since he was a little boy.

“I have been drawing since I was a little kid, but I never expected to get this far,” Odeith told Bored Panda. According to him, his next project “will be in Switzerland and then in Australia.”

At first, he wasn’t even inspired when he first saw the block, however, at the end his 3D abandoned bus needed approximately 10 hours to finish, and he used up around 30 spray cans.

“I didn’t even take the [spray paint] cans from my car,” he added. Then he went back home, took a good nap and woke up inspired. “So the next day I did the painting, I just thought it was a perfect fit and completely different from all of my pieces.”

Scroll down and take a look at his other creations below.

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]]> See What Happens When a Graffiti Artist Starts Doing Makeup https://mobispirit.com/see-what-happens-when-a-graffiti-artist-starts-doing-makeup/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:40:29 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=11910 Evgeny Ches is a Moscow-based graffiti master famous for his work on the walls, but what happens when he tries doing makeup instead? Switching his spray-paint bottles for makeup products, Ches did the thing he knows best using a girl named Mary as a canvas. He had a lot of fun using cosmetics pigments to […]

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]]> Evgeny Ches is a Moscow-based graffiti master famous for his work on the walls, but what happens when he tries doing makeup instead?

Switching his spray-paint bottles for makeup products, Ches did the thing he knows best using a girl named Mary as a canvas. He had a lot of fun using cosmetics pigments to paint with and his followers loved this collaboration. “The first collaboration in the world between graffiti artist & makeup artist,” he wrote next to the photo.

Ches has an Instagram page with over 85,000 followers, so you can follow him there if you like his work.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> graffiti Archives - MobiSpirit MobiSpirit Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:14:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 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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]]> 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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]]> Versatility is Key to Craig Black’s Typography Art https://mobispirit.com/versatility-is-key-to-craig-blacks-typography-art/ Sat, 22 Feb 2020 07:54:00 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=21874 Craig Black’s lettering process begins with jotting down his ideas and creating rough thumbnail sketches. After finding the best direction, he then begins drawing each letterform. “This is an iterative process that includes several stages of refinement by illustrating, erasing, tracing, rinse, and repeat,” he explained in an interview with Talenthouse. “Once I’ve taken the […]

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]]> Craig Black’s lettering process begins with jotting down his ideas and creating rough thumbnail sketches. After finding the best direction, he then begins drawing each letterform.

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“This is an iterative process that includes several stages of refinement by illustrating, erasing, tracing, rinse, and repeat,” he explained in an interview with Talenthouse. “Once I’ve taken the concept as far as I can by hand, I scan the image and begin the digitization process.”

But, of course, it’s hard to pinpoint where exactly it is during this process that the magic happens. With thousands of followers online and exhibitions in cities such as London, Barcelona, Australia, and Dubai, it’s clear Black knows what he’s doing. A graphic designer, lettering artist, and typographer, Black says that his strengths lie in his ability to cross disciplines without the restriction of a fixed personal style.

This versatility has offered him the opportunity to work on a varied mix of collaborations with local and international clients of all business backgrounds, with his work being published internationally, in addition to regular features by online media. His work varies not only in style, but also in size and scope, ranging from small packages to massive murals and installations.

But his initial inspiration doesn’t come from the art scene but rather from the soccer field. “I absolutely loved football (soccer) growing up,” he says. “I was so fascinated with the design around the beautiful game such as colorful football shirts, team badges, football boots, and TV commercials and programs. This all contributed to my curiosity in design and made me wonder how things like that were made.”

We can’t wait to see what he’s up to next.

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]]> Short and Sweet: Ricardo Gonzalez’s Typography Art is Rather Powerful https://mobispirit.com/short-and-sweet-ricardo-gonzalezs-typography-art-is-rather-powerful/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:48:22 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=20485 Ricardo Gonzalez’s typography art speaks volumes. Featured on anything from large scale murals to small-sized stickers, his messages–short and sweet–have a powerful presence. Born in México and based in Brooklyn, Gonzalez’s powerful use of the written word has brought him collaborations with brands like Apple, Nike, Mercedes Benz, and Google. In other words: he’s kind […]

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]]> Ricardo Gonzalez’s typography art speaks volumes. Featured on anything from large scale murals to small-sized stickers, his messages–short and sweet–have a powerful presence. Born in México and based in Brooklyn, Gonzalez’s powerful use of the written word has brought him collaborations with brands like Apple, Nike, Mercedes Benz, and Google. In other words: he’s kind of a big deal.

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“I have been working with type as a profession for a few years, but I discovered calligraphy when I was in middle school,” he relayed in an interview with We Heart. “Since then, I was always doodling on my notes — and graffiti has continued to be an influence.”

Having studied graphic design in school, sharpened his skills and gave him the opportunity to go to school for typeface design and attend workshops. “Some of the tools I use to create come back to graffiti and how it has influenced me over the years,” he says. “I also like to experiment with the combination of digital and analog; handmade and contemporary.”

Known for his tag, “It’s a living,” his direct approach to typography aims to produce a positive impact. So far, it’s been working out pretty good for him. Take a look for yourself.

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Esperanza – Espera/Avanza. 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽

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]]> This Calligraphy Artist Spreads a Message of Peace and Unity https://mobispirit.com/this-calligraphy-artist-spreads-a-message-of-peace-and-unity/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:58:52 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=19846 Calligraphy artist eL Seed treats Arabic calligraphy as a way for him to bridge his French and Tunisian backgrounds. Born in 1981 in Paris to Tunisian parents, he grew up feeling disconnected from his Arabic roots. During his teenage years in a kind of quest to rediscover his identity, he began to delve into his […]

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]]> Calligraphy artist eL Seed treats Arabic calligraphy as a way for him to bridge his French and Tunisian backgrounds. Born in 1981 in Paris to Tunisian parents, he grew up feeling disconnected from his Arabic roots. During his teenage years in a kind of quest to rediscover his identity, he began to delve into his own heritage and learned to read and write standard Arabic. It was during this journey that he developed his artistic style of calligraphy, which would later bring him worldwide acclaim.

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Initiated by the Saudi Ministry of Culture and curated by @sultanthe1st , the phase 1 of my new artwork on the Riyadh Water Tower has just been completed. My team and I will be back in November to finish. I have chosen the words of one of the greatest Bedouin poets: Abdallah ad-Dindan. He was old, poor, and illiterate, yet he held a magnificent wealth of poetry inside his mind and he is one of the best examples of the treasured tradition of Arabian oral poetry. Ad-Dindan, who was of the Duwāsir tribe in the southern Najd region, chose the Bedouin lifestyle and he chose to place importance on the natural environment, living as a nomad and writing about the desert. His humble way of life embodies the true down-to-earth spirit of a Bedouin. My role as an artist is to change stereotypes, so, by focusing on this poet, I believe I will be highlighting a part of Saudi culture that is less celebrated. The specific poem I have chosen is a 27-verse plea for rain after a period of drought. It appears in an anthology written and edited by Marcel Kurpershoek called Oral Poetry and Narratives from Central Arabia and subtitled A Bedouin Bard in Southern Najd.  The book is a complete collection of oral poetry by ad-Dindan and this particular part shows his masterful use of language. Ad-Dindan speaks of the voice of rain and its sweetness as well as the importance of accepting God’s decree. The combination of these words, placed upon the prominent water tower, will highlight the importance of Bedouin values and lifestyle. Ad-Dindan's words would have been lost if it wasn't for Pr. Marcel Kurpershoek. He followed the poet for years, recorded his voice, and transcribed his texts. Today, the words of an illiterate man stand proud and unforgotten on one of the city's most monumental structures. #Dindan #Riyadh #oralpoetry #merciMarcel #backinNovember #MoC 📸 @mehdykhmili

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“I mix graffiti, which is a ‘western’ medium (although I don’t like to use this term) and Arabic calligraphy, which is an ancient eastern way of expression,” he relayed in an interview with Art Radar. “Bringing both together is a way for me to bring together a picture that seems contradictory, but actually is not. I think that’s the power of calligraphy and art in general. [They] bring two worlds together and link them. That’s why I feel that my work speaks for me.”

“As a kid, I was into hip hop culture,” he recalled. “Graffiti was the natural medium for me to express myself in an artistic way. It became more and more a case of [me finding my] identity and reconnecting with my Arabic roots.”

According to eL Seed, his calligraphy is aimed at spreading a message of peace and unity, with his artwork found all over the world, both in exhibitions and public places. Some of his more striking works were exhibited in places like the façade of L’Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, the favelas of Rio di Janeiro, the DMZ in between North and South Korea, the slums of Cape Town, and the heart of Cairo’s garbage collectors neighborhood.

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This mural in West Philadelphia is titled "Soul of the Black Bottom". It comes from the neighbourhood’s history of demolition and displacement and quotes part of the semi-autobiographical text Darkwater: Voices from within the Veil by W.E.B. Du Bois. As a sociologist, Du Bois wrote the first sociological study on African American community in Philadelphia and as an author, he addressed civil and political rights through both fiction and non-fiction. Du Bois was an activist who wanted equal rights for his community and it was important for me to use his words. In every place I paint, I search for the words most pertinent to those around them. No matter if the Arabic text can be understood by those who see it or not, it is still important for me that those who take the time to discover my meaning, find something valuable and meaningful. For the people in Philadelphia, I wanted them to remember these words, written almost 100 years ago in 1920, yet timelessly relevant. “I believe that all men, black and brown and white, are brothers, varying through time and opportunity, in form and gift and feature, but differing in no essential particular, and alike in soul and the possibility of infinite development.” #westphiladelphia #collectionsofmoments #souloftheblackbottom #elseed #freshprince 📸 @steveweinik

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]]> Pokras Lampas Takes Street Art to the Next Level https://mobispirit.com/pokras-lampas-takes-street-art-to-the-next-level/ Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:06:53 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=19670 A vibrant mixture of calligraphy and graffiti, Pokras Lampas’ murals and installations are a form of elevated street art. “For me, Calligraffiti is a great way to create art non-stop,” the Russian artist shared with the Fendi blog. “Now I can easily take a big bucket of paint and perform my art everywhere. On walls, […]

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]]> A vibrant mixture of calligraphy and graffiti, Pokras Lampas’ murals and installations are a form of elevated street art. “For me, Calligraffiti is a great way to create art non-stop,” the Russian artist shared with the Fendi blog. “Now I can easily take a big bucket of paint and perform my art everywhere. On walls, on glass, on cars!”

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Indeed, his art takes him around the globe. A member of the “Calligraffitti Ambassadors,” over the years Lampas took part in group exhibitions and art projects held in Russia, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Korea, and the UAE; and in 2015, he performed the world’s largest calligraffiti on the roof of a building in Moscow – an artwork that can be seen from a satellite.

Through his art, Lampas explores different directions of modern calligraphy by applying and combining his knowledge of street culture, design, and typography of different nations and generations.

“The Calligrafuturism is my self-developed style,” he explains. “We’re all living in a multi-cultural world and if I can help people to learn more about foreign calligraphy, they’ll learn more about other countries. So that’s why Calligrafuturism is so important for me, I don’t want to make something new just because I’m crazy, I want to create it because I can see a very big knowledge and that’s why I’m doing it.”

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Для меня важен не просто текст, но то, как он написан — с унификацией и слиянием техник и стилей каллиграфии и типографики различных мировых культур и письменностей. ⠀ Будущее — в объединении знаний, традиций и гармонии культур. ⠀ Создание новых многослойных полотен основано на экспериментах по оптическим иллюзиям и композициям, которые строятся на этих правилах. Текст каждого круга каллиграфии основан на обрывках моих воспоминаний и размышлений о культуре, различии поколений и форм букв. ⠀ Холст, акрил, нитро краски, золотые и бронзовые краски. Смешанная техника. 2019. ⠀ Если вы в городе в течении недели Art Week, не пропустите важное событие недели — @ART021_sh Shanghai Art Fair, где будут представлены мои самые новые полотна в павильоне @operagallery Booth E11, в том числе и этот холст! ⠀ _________ ⠀ 3. MĀRK of the H Ā R M Ø N Y. 150 х 200 cm ⠀ What is important is not only the text, but also the way it is written with its unification and merging of stylistic techniques of calligraphy and typography of various world cultures and scripts. The future is for unity and harmony of cultures. ⠀ Exploration of the multi-layered artworks based on the optical and conceptual deepness of the flat canvas surface. Each round of calligraphy based on the parts of the artist`s memories and reflections about the culture, future, different generations and lettershapes. ⠀ Artistic reflections about the mixing styles of calligraphy and merging together old & modern Arabic, Asian, African and European styles and scripts. ⠀ Acrylic paint, nytro paint, golden, bronze and silver paint on canvas. Mixed tech. 2019 — #calligrafuturism . ⠀ If you're in Shanghai during the art week, go visit, take a picture with the work and share with me your thoughts! See you at the @ART021_sh art Fair at @operagallery Booth E11. Thanks @shar.lane for your care and curation! ⠀ _________ ⠀ 0 9 0 1 q 1 1 1 2 0 0 1 9 — ✨ #pokraslampas #operagallery . #hypebeastart #calligraphymasters .

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"ШЕЛКОВЫЙ ТАНЕЦ – SD.CNVRSN.01" — Масштабная шелковая инсталляция, созданная на основе моих каллиграфутуристических плотен. ⠀ Временная инсталляция в старом традиционном доме на окраинах Шанхая, Китай. 0 8 0 1 1  2 0 1 9 ⠀ О проекте: Если говорить об экспериментах, то последние месяцы я работаю с новым для меня материалом — шёлком. ⠀ Китай, как эпицентр работы с шёлком, исторически является местом силы, знаний и вдохновения, связанного с этим искусством и ремеслом, поэтому для меня было символично презентовать мой первый проект с этим материалом в старой, традиционной, части Шанхая, во время последней поездки. ⠀ Работая с фэшном последние годы, я часто встречаю крутую работу именно с тканью: принты, паттерны, цвет, ритмика, текстура, — всё это очень интересно раскрывается через художественные работы и граничит не только с искусством или модой, но и вариантом невербальной коммуникации в новой среде, где синтез каллиграфии, технологий и материалов говорит о себе лучше любых слов. ⠀ Новый проект — инсталляция крупногабаритных шелковых полотен в старом доме на окраине Шанхая. Размер каждого полотна — 550 х 140 см. ⠀ Photo: @Denbych Denis Bychkovsky. Полный проект смотрите на Бехансе по ссылке в био. 08.11. — 18.12.2019. ✨

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"➗ — ➕ ": МЕТА-СУПРЕМАТИЧЕСКИЙ КРЕСТ: Работа, которая прямо сейчас проецируется на Берлинскую телебашню в рамках арт-проекта "Несвобода" в коллаборации с @silasveta на основе фотографий @denbych . ⠀ С 11 по 20 октября в Берлине проходит масштабный фестиваль "FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS", посвященный 30 -летию падения Берлинской стены. 10 дней на поверхности знаменитой Берлинской телебашни главные мировые студии презентуют свои мэппинг-шоу на тему цензуры — и "СИЛА СВЕТА" создала арт-проект "Unfreedom", в котором 15 российских художников показали своё видение несвободы. Конечно, в свете последних событий, история площади в Екатеринбурге стала частью проекции. ⠀ Подробнее о проекте по ссылке в био, а в серии фотографий поста вы можете увидеть фрагмент видеозаписи с мэппингом и раскадровку ролика, отсылающую к различным образам — железной дороги, русскому авангарду, развитию промышленности, влиянию общественности и религии на визуальный образ и многим другим смыслам и символам. ⠀ Вы можете поддержать проект, проголосовав по ссылке в био — ставьте " ➗ " в комментариях, если ваш голос ушел за наших ребят!

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Follow your dream. Create your own reality. Moscow, Russia. ⠀ Из интервью 2018 года для AFISHA.Daily: — «Атриум» был твоим самым сложным проектом или нет? ⠀ «Атриум» был, наверное, для меня самым сложным проектом в России, потому что у нас я не так много каких-то публичных проектов за свою карьеру сделал. У меня была давно мысль поработать с пространством для людей, чтобы показать, что абсолютно привычная им локация, возможно не такая крутая по архитектуре и прочему, может раскрыться совсем иначе. И в этом плане у меня с ребятами, которые управляют «Атриумом», много общих идей, мы давно дружим, и тут мы сошлись: что надо делать, надо делать очень сложно, при этом нужно сделать максимально близкую технологию к людям, чтобы они могли снимать себя в зеркало, чтобы они могли видеть днем и ночью разный облик одного и того же объекта. И параллельно с этим оставить функциональность самого туннеля, чтобы по нему можно было ходить и не мешать огромному трафику людей каждый день. ⠀ — А по какому принципу ты подбирал цитаты Маяковского, Малевича, Кандинского? ⠀ Это, наверное, идет от сердца. Чем я глубже уходил в историю искусств, тем ближе мне становился наш русский авангард. Потому что вообще русский авангард — это история про то, что сто лет назад был написан «Квадрат» Малевича, в 1915 году. И вместе с этим [были написаны, озвучены] огромные, важные, революционные идеи — не столько с точки зрения там каких-то терминов из политики или из общества, а в общем. Отношение к искусству, отношение к форме, отношение к слову были созданы и реализованы лучшими умами того времени. И поэтому Лисицкий, Родченко, Маяковский — это люди, которые меня правда вдохновили искренне, и я хотел продолжить их идею, их мысли в своем переосмыслении. ⠀ ______________________ ⠀ P.S.: Конечно, со времени того интервью было еще больше сложных и масштабных проектов. Но этот туннель навсегда в моем сердце, совсем скоро будем его расписывать заново — будет вторая версия. Ждёте?

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]]> Samuel Rodriguez’s Grafitti Art Mixes Things Up https://mobispirit.com/samuel-rodriguezs-grafitti-art-mixes-things-up/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 06:00:14 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=19549 Samuel Rodriguez’s art is a mixture of portrait painting, illustration, and graffiti. He differentiates between two types of portrait paintings, which he calls “Topographical Portraiture” and “Type Faces.” While his Topographical Portraits are made by stylizing a portrait with topographical lines and shapes, in a similar manner to those found through images on geographic maps; […]

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]]> Samuel Rodriguez’s art is a mixture of portrait painting, illustration, and graffiti. He differentiates between two types of portrait paintings, which he calls “Topographical Portraiture” and “Type Faces.” While his Topographical Portraits are made by stylizing a portrait with topographical lines and shapes, in a similar manner to those found through images on geographic maps; his Type Faces incorporate typography and portraiture.

Rodriguez’s style is very much informed by his background as a graffiti artist. For a number of years, he was self-taught through the graffiti scene, until he later decided to expand his studies by pursuing a Bachelor in Fine Arts at California College of the Arts.

“I feel lucky to have studied as an artist in the streets and later in a college,” he relayed in an interview with Acclaim Magazine. “In doing so, I always felt like I had to keep my artistry of the streets and love of letters separate from what I was learning in school. I used to separate what I could create, so, for example, I would tell myself ‘this is for graffiti’, and ‘that is for the galleries’, today I don’t. Now I am combining my love of everything together, which you will begin to see unfold in the years to come.”

His unique blend of street art and portraiture painting hasn’t gone unnoticed. With more than 40k followers on Instagram, he has garnered both online and offline attention. Based out of San José, California, his work is shown in public art spaces, museums, companies, and galleries, as well as published in editorial publications.

Here are some highlights from his Instagram page.

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'Kae' – #painting for #type_faces

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]]> These Handprinted Signs Stand Out in the Sea of Plastic and Neon https://mobispirit.com/these-handprinted-signs-stand-out-in-the-sea-of-plastic-and-neon/ Sat, 21 Dec 2019 11:42:07 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=19158 After graduating with a degree in graphic design with a focus on typography, Chris Mackenzie-Gray was kinda stuck. So he decided to invent himself, by creating a job he would actually enjoy doing. That job turned out to be painting signs. “I’m so glad that I can do this job, that there are clients that […]

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]]> After graduating with a degree in graphic design with a focus on typography, Chris Mackenzie-Gray was kinda stuck. So he decided to invent himself, by creating a job he would actually enjoy doing. That job turned out to be painting signs.

“I’m so glad that I can do this job, that there are clients that will pay me to do it,” he admitted in an interview with Lecture in Progress. Amongst these clients, he counts Honest Burgers and the Museum of London, with his painting surfaces including brick walls, shop faces, and glass.

Working both digitally and by hand, his business – Toucan Signs – now offers sign-painting services ranging from very small door numbers to large-scale murals, and everything else in between. His work isn’t only creative but it helps beautify his urban environment. A win-win situation if you ask us.

“I think a lot of businesses are starting to see how, in a row of shops with neon or plastic signs, a nice piece of handprinted signage can set you apart,” Mackenzie-Gray explained. “There’s that tangibility to it. It’s human.”

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I was in Berlin recently with @hanasunnywhaler and @jakesamueltyler attending a @betterletters Surface Gilding workshop led by David Kynaston and hosted by @theosone at @scriptoriumberlin. Luckily, on the same weekend there was a panel jam at @studioelmberlin hosted by @lillelumper of Rocket Signs!! • We met so many great people at the workshop and panel jam and were lucky enough to paint a mural at @studioelmberlin on our last day, more photos to come on that later! Thanks to everyone who made our trip so special, here are some 35mm photos from our trip that I just had developed! Special shouts to: @studioelmberlin @lillelumper @anjariese @angeli_250 @yokelgraham @romanaschrift @art_of_kiki @letterista @typophrenic @tinobayer @johnnieparkstudio @robertdavidschwartz

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]]> Graffiti Artist Turned An Old Block Into A 3D Abandoned Bus https://mobispirit.com/graffiti-artist-turned-an-old-block-into-a-3d-abandoned-bus/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:43:54 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=15784 Sergio Odeith is a graffiti artist best known for his art work where he spray painted a concrete block and turned it into an abandoned bus. In less than one day he has gained over 154 thousand likes on his image. The 43-year-old Portugal-based artist has been drawing since he was a little boy. “I […]

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]]> Sergio Odeith is a graffiti artist best known for his art work where he spray painted a concrete block and turned it into an abandoned bus. In less than one day he has gained over 154 thousand likes on his image.

The 43-year-old Portugal-based artist has been drawing since he was a little boy.

“I have been drawing since I was a little kid, but I never expected to get this far,” Odeith told Bored Panda. According to him, his next project “will be in Switzerland and then in Australia.”

At first, he wasn’t even inspired when he first saw the block, however, at the end his 3D abandoned bus needed approximately 10 hours to finish, and he used up around 30 spray cans.

“I didn’t even take the [spray paint] cans from my car,” he added. Then he went back home, took a good nap and woke up inspired. “So the next day I did the painting, I just thought it was a perfect fit and completely different from all of my pieces.”

Scroll down and take a look at his other creations below.

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]]> See What Happens When a Graffiti Artist Starts Doing Makeup https://mobispirit.com/see-what-happens-when-a-graffiti-artist-starts-doing-makeup/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:40:29 +0000 https://mobispirit.com/?p=11910 Evgeny Ches is a Moscow-based graffiti master famous for his work on the walls, but what happens when he tries doing makeup instead? Switching his spray-paint bottles for makeup products, Ches did the thing he knows best using a girl named Mary as a canvas. He had a lot of fun using cosmetics pigments to […]

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]]> Evgeny Ches is a Moscow-based graffiti master famous for his work on the walls, but what happens when he tries doing makeup instead?

Switching his spray-paint bottles for makeup products, Ches did the thing he knows best using a girl named Mary as a canvas. He had a lot of fun using cosmetics pigments to paint with and his followers loved this collaboration. “The first collaboration in the world between graffiti artist & makeup artist,” he wrote next to the photo.

Ches has an Instagram page with over 85,000 followers, so you can follow him there if you like his work.

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