NOIR and TRANS1 demonstrate the potential of intermixing two very different styles into an explosive yet coherent graffiti masterpiece. Their unique techniques have been shaped by the streets and speak directly to them. NOIR is colorful, TRANS1 works with shades of gray. They are opposites that artfully complement, challenge and enhance each other. We got a chance to speak with NOIR:…
The streets of New York City are home to some of the finest art in the world. For years now, Baltimore-born and raised Chris Stain and Billy Mode have enriched the Big Apple’s urban landscape with their wonderful collabs that always fuse poignant social commentary with skillful and beautiful artistry. Regulars at the Welling Court…
Katie Yamasaki and Caleb Neelon have collaborated at Welling Court Mural Project several times to produce powerful and socially relevant pieces. We asked them about the most recent one: How did you meet and why do you like collaborating? Caleb: “Katie and I met in Spain at a mural festival where we were both painting….
Today we bring you NY-natives and friends Danielle Mastrion and Lexi Bella. Their works tackle a variety of social issues with a focus on the empowerment of women and girls. Danielle and Lexi will be featured in the documentary Street Art Heroines (see HERE), and we were fortunate to speak with them: How did you meet each other…
Joe Iurato and Rubin415 have been painting together at Welling Court for a few years now. Their collaborations are always a seamless fusion of two distinct, clean styles into a unified and beautiful masterpiece. We got a chance to talk to Joe: How did you meet each other and what made you start working together?…
The following gorgeous mural was painted at the Welling Court Mural Project by a trio of incredible artists: Joel Bergner, Chris Soria and Marc Evan. It is fascinating to see three independent artists collaborate with friendship and respect to produce a dynamic flow that is evident in the piece. We asked Chris about the process:…
Artists Mike Makatron and Caroline Caldwell came together to produce a beautiful and surreal mural for the Welling Court Mural Project. Check out their thoughts on the project: How did you meet each other and what made you start working together? Caroline: “Mike and I met two summers ago on a roof in BedStuy, where…
Today we are happy to feature ChrisRWK and Veng from the Robots Will Kill collective and their new mural at the Welling Court Mural Project. ChrisRWK and Veng have been collaborating for a long time as a duo. We were fortunate to catch up with them ===> How did you meet each other and what…
A beautiful new mural by the Iranian brothers Icy And Sot at the Welling Court Mural Project in Queens, New York City. The brothers have been collaborating for many years on works with powerful political and social commentary. Their feelings on working together, as featured in the upcoming book 2Create – Art Collaborations in New…
With the recent visit of US President Barack Obama in Cuba and talks of lifting the decades-old embargo (it is still in effect), many Americans are excited at the notion of touring the long estranged Caribbean island. Cuba attracts those fascinated by its complicated history and ardent anti-imperialist modern culture, but it also boasts beautiful beaches, classic cars, colonial architecture, beautiful…