DAVID WALKER | YUSUKE NAGANO

David Walker

We live to learn, and sometimes we learn that the people we admire might be closer than we think. That's how we came across David Walker's fine work, in the VSP2009 that took place in Lisbon just a few days ago.

David's work, whether we found it in an abandoned building in Lisbon or a fancy gallery any place in a world, strike us as impressive and intriguing, making us curious about the characters displayed. Not only we find ourselves thinking "What was he thinking?", without knowing if we are talking about the artist or the figure we see.

And, sometimes, we don't think, we just enjoy great street art.

David Walker's Website

David Walker's MySpace

Yusuke Nagano

There’s a sense of travel along Yusuke Nagano’s work. A journey to his memories, to his influences, to the little and the big things that surround us, all this throughout beautiful and somehow close to us, illustrations. Born in Japan, but living in Sweden, Yusuke seems to have the ability to make people feel engaged and revive emotions, just by looking to his artwork. And that’s the kind of journey any artist can be proud of beeing part of.

Yusuke Nagano's Website

Yusuke Nagano's MySpace

Vhils aka Alexandre Farto

Alexandre Farto aka Vhils grew up in the Lisbon area and we’re talking about Portugal. And if that only means to you nice weather, beaches and Cristiano Ronaldo, then you’re missing a great deal of it. Making street art since he was 13, Vhils, now 22 years old, has a whole lot of progress in his belt.

From illustration to graphic design and combining old fashioned drawing with computer skills, Vhils work is evolving everyday and making his mark in street all over the place.

We know Vhils still has a lot of work and creativity growing along with him. But, as we can see, some people are just born with a gift and, in somes case, a can of spray n their hands.

Vhils MySpace

Vhils Website

ESCIF

Born and raised in Valencia, ESCIF grew up in a town that combined the looks of big city by the sea with the coolness that allowed artists to express themselves in the streets. That probably had an impact in ESCIF's way of life, that sparkled also by his interest in traveling made his street art grow in Valencia but spread around the world.

ESCIF sees his own art as a way of exploring his views and creating an unique speech, trying to free himself from the clichés of street art. We might not know the fully extent of his language, but we fully apreciate the way he's talking to us.

ESCIF's MySpace

ESCIF's Collective Website

ARMOgedon2057

Get somo typographic elements and begin to explore the strutures behind grafitti. Explore them further together and get some California sunshine on the background. By doing so, you’ll probably get a glimpse of what’s the deal with ARMOgedon2057. Walking around the line between grafitti and typography and blurring it to new forms of communication, ARMO surprises us and make us wonder where he’s going.

The Alta Modern Grafitti pioneer is on a journey and we’re riding along with pleasure.

ARMOgedon2057's MySpace

ARMOgedon2057's Website

Christian Guemy aka C215

C215 once called himself a streetart junkie, surrounded by stencil and grafitti everyday. If that’s so, no need for rehab Christian, you’re just fine as it is. C215’s college education in History of Art didn’t keep him captive of art in its classic forms, but stirred the fire within him to travel around the world making his own art.

His urban pieces have left his mark in many countries and also in many hearts, making his work a definitive chapter in the History of Urban Art, if ever that discipline may come to exist.

C215's MySpace

Back in business

After a few weeks of summer vacations, checking out some art in the real world, Curfew is back to show you Artists from around the world.

Stay tuned for tomorrow, and we promise that you won't regret it.

Chom Chumkasian

Illustration may be an hobby for some, for others just a job. For Chom Chumkasion it's been a lifetime companion, since he was a little kid. Growing up in Thailand, Chom has many visual and cultural references that relate to the environment in which he was brought up. But, like him, his style evolved and keeps evolving, mixing color and fine drawing, surprising us with new characters and sexy figures. Chom is still young but we can keep our fingers crossed in hoping this turn up to be a relationship for life.

Chom Chumkasian MySpace

Kode Ak

Kode says he was almost born with a pen on his hand. For what it counts, we know for sure there's a heart in his chest to go along with that. His passion for art is a trademark in his digital artwork, but also in the imaginary world he creates within it. Between what is virtual and what is real there may only exist a thin line, but we can count on Kode's pen to be the one giving it life.

Kode Ak Website

Kode Ak MySpace

THH70

THH70 may sound like a robot tag for a strange model, but behind the name there is an heart and a will to create. Throughout his journey, THH70 created his own space in the music world, but also made room for visual art, a field where we can find examples of what he defined as "lo-fi abstract graffiti". Provocative, but also innovative, THH70 also broke into new grounds when he helped creating AOA - Alternative Online Artists, a kind of collective soul dedicated to up and coming artists. And this is just a glimpse of THH70's has to offer.

The rest is up to you to find out.

THH70 Website

THH70 MySpace

Megan Dell

Australia may have lots of different scenarios for one to be inspired, but Megan Dell didn't have to go far to get hers. In fact it was right there, in the streets she roamed, that this young artist was caught by the influence of local stencil artists and soon enough started to produce her own work. And that was the beginning of a journey that will surely take her very far away.

Megan Dell Website

Megan Dell MySpace

Erik Jones

Making illustration sexy is not the same thing as sexy illustrations, but Erik Jones may have found a way to get the best of two worlds. His work is not only about women, curves and stunning images, but that is surely a feature you don't want to miss. Erik's space in the illustration world is looking cool and sexy, and he'll be happy if you go into voyeur mode and check it out.

Erik Jones Website
Erik Jones MySpace

Shawn of Undead

We cannot tell if there's life after death, but watching some of Shawn's work we can bet that there is art after death. Giving life to dark pieces and images can be a difficult job, mas in every piece, Shawn has the skill and the resources to make dark shine through. So, don't be afraid and get to know an artist that has a special touch in framing nightmares, but whose talent goes way beyond them.

Shawn of the Undead MySpace

Ma'claim

Ma'claim are kind of a collective soul with a keen eye for the photorealistis art. This group has its roots in the former East Germany, but their work has spread throughtout the world. Their work flow is as impressive as its final outcome and even though they have their own style, Ma'claim always seem to leave room to make others understand how dreams can come to life in the street spaces. And that it's a trip that will worth your time.

Ma'claim Website
Ma'claim MySpace

Klutch

Back in the 80's when the punk scene was never more intense, Klutch found his beat and, since then, he never lost it. Much has come and gone in the last decades, but Klutch's way of finding ways to show his love for the rebels, the hardcore and the "outlaw" side of life has been always there. From the streets to hotel suites, Klutch has shown his presence and his art in a wide variety of forms. Who knows what the next twenty years will bring?

Klutch MySpace

hERMANO

When históry, art and fine drawing make their way to street, there's a good chance the talk is about hERMANO. Connecting his work to his roots, but also his influences hERMANO makes sure nothing is forgotten. Itisn't all about just mural work, garage doors or street spaces, his craft goes way beyond that and we reccomend a visit to his website to get a full look at hERMANO's work.

hERMANO MySpace
hERMANO Website

Ellis G

Some people live in the shadows, but Ellis G seems to prefer give life to shadows. Making his street art sometimes invisible to people that don't pay attention to their surrounding, Ellis has sure been noticed by those who appreciate different art forms.
Is it a real shadow or is it Ellis work? That question may come often and the answer may come with a smile - Yes, it's real, a real fine work.

Ellis G MySpace
Ellis G Website

Brandon Dunlap

In two words, this guy's art might be called - pure brandalism. Resisting against the tendencies leading to digital media, Brandon Dunlap uses his artist skills to create forms that are imposing and yet fluid. The textures may sometimes seem to develop a rough aesthetic, but that's just a doorstep into Brandon's art. Once you step into it, you'll find a hole lot more to appreciate.

Brandon Dunlap Website
Brandon Dunlap MySpace

Daniel Milton

When he says that nowadays nothing can be taken for granted, Daniel Milton isn't surely talking about his creativity. Combining different techniques, a keen perspective on contrast and the raw material that the streets have for anyone out there daring to use them, this swedish artist makes us think that even though we cannot know what to expect from the future, we can sure have fun along the ride.

Daniel Milton Website
Daniel Milton MySpace