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Some recent Banksy pieces

Hey everyone,

Banksy is easily my favourite street artist, so I thought I would briefly share some of his more recent stuff. Enjoy!

Photos from http://banksystreetart.tumblr.com/ - check it out for a Banksy-only blog!

What's their inspiration?

Hi Guys,

So I was travelling through the city the other day and you always see graffiti over random parts of the city. A few tags here, some street art there. There is such a wide difference among graffiti and street art that is spread throughout the city. When seeing street art, it leads me to the question;

What is their inspiration? Where does it come from? Where do they get their ideas from? What is the creative influence that drives them when constructing such designs?

Their work is amazing and crazy and different and interesting. And it cant just be done by anyone.

Coming from a mind that lacks creativity, when I see street art with such a range of colours and intricate detail, I wonder how they come up with the designs. Were they able to draw it from their mind or are they drawing inspiration from another artist?

I'm off to explore a little more and see if I turn up any answers!

Bye!

Abandonment

Hey Kids

A crucial part of graffiti and street art is finding the space to paint, paste or glue.  Obviously there are plenty of walls around to paint, but picking the right one is crucial.  A writer or artist has to choose what to do, where and when.  The complexity and time taken for the work to be completed have to be considered, especially while hitting illegal spots.  How to get there is another issue, making sure the place is accessible in a time that is convenient.  This is where abandoned buildings come into play.  Having a space where you can paint at any time of the day, for as long as you want without being disturbed is somewhat of a dream to artists in a rush.  Buildings like these allow for time and effort to be applied without the constant pressure of operating in the public eye.

All photos from www.rainbowlungs.com

A wide genre

Street art is not always about stencils, graffiti and spray paint. It is in fact an umbrella term which encapsulates any form of visual art created in a public area, and not necessarily with legal approval. Here are some examples of pieces which you may have not realised were classified as street art.

Yarnbombing - a relatively new form of graffiti in which artists cover a chosen object in knitted yarn. Yarnbombers have hit anything from trees, bikes and cars to statues and even street signs. These photos are on http://www.streetartutopia.com/?p=3554

Chalk art - artists create 3D chalk art to impress crowds with perspective and skill. These images are from http://f4dstudios.com/blog/3d-sidewalk-chalk-art/

The Little People Project - a cute and interesting commentary on society. The artist leaves little figurines of people around Europe, often as statements on employment. More information can be found at http://little-people.blogspot.com.au/

Westsyde Connection - A hub for graffiti and street art culture

Hey kids

Westsyde Connection is a skate shop on Oxford street that sells all sorts of things; from skateboards and accessories through to paint, markers and apparel. Westsyde is commonly recognised as a hub for graffiti and street art culture.  Because of the close ties to skateboarding and graffiti art, the minds at Westsyde decided to combine the two and the result is something pretty unique.

Westsyde have done more than just supply products, they also promote local artists and have created a space for people to just hang out at.  With the installation of the half pipe and graffiti art over the walls, people are invited to come in and enjoy the space without the pressure of buying products.  The result is a shop which has given graffiti a halfway house (it's not quite a home, but it may be one day.) a place for artists to meet and socialise under a common roof.

Visit Westysde at - www.westsydeconnection,com

Ironlak Bus

Hi guys,

Soph posted earlier about the video; 'Limitless'. Ironlak films have posted numerous video's of the incredible street art that's being created all over the city.

Here's one of their videos; The Ironlak Bus at Cockatoo Island in 2011.

With over 120 000 views, the video represents the innovative ways in which street art is being expressed. It shows the preparation, time and effort that goes into each piece and the process that takes place in creating this street art.

Happy viewing!