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Pow Wow Hawaii 2012
Following up on an extremely successful showing in 2011, the multi-day POW WOW Hawai’i art event had its third annual showing in 2012. Originally conceived in Hong Kong, the event moved to Hawaii to help enrich the local creative scene. The event encompasses a global roster of over 50 local and international artists who created art at Loft in Space + Fresh Cafe and over the streets of Kaka’ako over a six-day period between February 13 to 18, 2012.
Part two of the three part series documenting POW WOW Hawaii 2012 covers the more spiritual aspects of the event. Through the eyes of artists Kamea Hadar, Solomon Enos, Peap Tarr, and Prime, we explore the importance of art and its connection to the land. Using public art and spaces to speak on one’s cultural histories and stories.
This is the finale of the POW WOW Hawaii 2012 video series. Demonstrating the true spirit of the event as a gathering to celebrate art and culture, this video highlights the cultural exchange between the visiting and local artists. As well as our famous luau and black out party at Fresh Cafe + Loft in Space.
Jeff Soto
Jeff Soto is an American contemporary artist. His distinct color palette, subject matter and technique have been said to bridge the gap between Pop Surrealism and Street Art.
In 1989 Soto found a book while looking through the Riverside Downtown Library’s art section called Street Art. The book showcased early illegal art in New York as well as hip hop based subway graffiti of the 70′s. Inspired by this book, he began stenciling his “Sotofish” design on walls and signs. The following year he and a friend created a graffiti crew called CIA (Criminally Insane Artists) which attracted several other writers from their high school.
Soto adapted the moniker of “KILO”, “TREK” as well as “Sotofish” and started to tag, bomb and piece. In 1991 he met the artist Maxx242 and they began painting together. In 1995 they formed Bashers Crew which included members from Riverside, Los Angeles and Long Beach.
In 1999 Soto took a break from all aerosol painting, citing health reasons, boredom with the limitations of the spray can and conflict among graffiti writers. Ten years later in London, Soto visited artists D*Face and Word To Mother. Seeing their work in person inspired Soto to begin painting on walls again. Since then, Soto has reconnected with his graffiti roots and painted murals in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Miami, London and Paris. In 2010 he participated in the Underbelly Project, an illegal art gallery beneath the city of New York. In 2011 he completed his largest wall painting to date – “Les Chat Terrible” in Lyon, France. Soto claims he is not a graffiti writer or street artist, rather he calls himself “a muralist with an occasional urge to do some graf”.
Tsang Tsou Choi
Tsang Tsou Choi or the “King of Kowloon” (November 12, 1921 – July 15, 2007) was a Hong Kong citizen known for his calligraphy graffiti.
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ORTAKU & CHASER
Street artist Ortaku meets up with graffiti artist Chaser for this indoor piece.
Check out this great time-lapse made by the two artists.
KRINK : The Best Drip Ink in Graffiti
VICE caught up with Craig Costello, graffiti artist and creator of KRINK, the notorious brand responsible for drip style markers, mops, and fire extinguishers.
The City Of Energy Teaser + Pictures
“The City Of Energy Teaser” video pe Vimeo sau YouTube.
Asadar, cateva poze si teaserul pentru “The City Of Energy” un eveniment sustinut de Enel, unde 10 artisti au luat parte la un live painting, patru dintre ei avand sansa sa vopseasca cateva posturi de transformare + 450€.
Evenimentul s-a desfasurat in Parcul Tineretului, iar artistii care au participat sunt Score, The Fly, Cutarica, Lelia Spineanu, Madalina Baracu, Ache77, Ortaku, SeReBe, Marius Toma si Elena-Greta Apostol.
