The work necessary for successful cooperation is ongoing and an inherent part of everyday life. We as humans tend to couple in a variety of forms to share the joys and burdens of our mortal experience, whether it be raising a family, balancing a checkbook, traveling the world, producing creative collaborations, or all of the…
Many artists have similar journeys on their way to discovering their original creative voice. Initially, one becomes a fan of a certain form of expression. Then comes a period of acquisition and experimentation that serves to hone one’s skills by copying styles and techniques and developing personal themes of interest. Once a personal language is…
Dylan (son), Waleska (mother) and Jerry (father) out birdwatching together in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Dylan started bird watching when he was 9 years old in his home in Puerto Rico and now publishes his photos under the pseudonym “Tierra Viva”. Armed with binoculars, Waleska spots the birds, while Dylan quickly and masterfully hones in with…
We live in an age of the individual. Success is measured by “bling”, selfish ambition and greed, while failure is forever personal and never systemic. In this era of zero accountability: when Wall Street bankers can swindle millions of people out of their lives’ savings and get off scot free, when politicians answer only to multi…
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:…