Sean Martindale

How to change the environment around you through art is a challenge that many artists face in a metaphorical way. Sean Martindale chose to take that challenge to the streets of his hometown Toronto and more and made his interventions count in many innovative ways. From guerilla gardening to creative and challenging pieces regarding shelters, these are just a few ways his work makes us wonder if, when Sean’s around, art can be around in any street corner.

Sean Martindale's Website

Sean Martindale PocketPlants Project

A1ONE AKA TANHA | EVAN HECOX

A1One aka Tanha

Iran might not be the easiest country to live in, but even there, street art found a way to grow with A1one was one of its pioneers. The fact is that his chosen name derives from the fact that, for a while, he could be considered kind of a lone gun in his field.

Combining different techniques and western or persian calligraphy, his work shows us that where there’s a will, there’s a way to spread your message. From his first steps to his current work, the political message has always been there, but now A1one knows the impact of what he does goes way beyond the streets of Tehran and Iran. Nevertheless, he stays true to his path, because even though there are no laws about street art and grafitti in Iran, there’s a whole lot more missing that makes his work worth even more that what our eyes can see.

A1one's Blog

A1one's Flickr

Evan Hecox

You can wonder how the complex and intangible heart of urban environments can be captured with an intriguing simplicity. Even though there’s no straight answer for that, looking at Evan Hecox’s work sure can help it as his view of urban reality reveals a deep interest for what surrounds us.

And if in one moment we can get caught by the way he pays attention to details that we usually overlook in our city life, the next one we are amazed by the sizzling combination of elements amplified by one of his art pieces.

Maybe sometimes we get caught by the art of Evan Hecox as observers, but don’t be surprised if you get caught as a part of it along his work.

Evan Hecox at Joshua Liner Gallery

Evan Hecox at Arkitip

Evan Hecox from Incase on Vimeo.

A short walk through Barcelona - Poster

A short walk through Barcelona - Part2

Close your shop, open it to street art. We aren't sure thats a common rule around Barcelon, but what we can say is that it's easy to find a closed shop with nice work done over its door. And it's not limited to certain areas of the city, it's spread all around through different kinds of stores.

So, if you go there, enjoy the shopping and then come back after hours to enjoy the art or, if you like, do exactly the opposite. Probably you'll have as much fun.

A short walk through Barcelona - Part1

We truly like Barcelona. It's not only the city and the general atmosphere around it, but also the little details that help make Barcelona so unique. We took some days of, just for fun and tourism but couldn't help get caught in the mix between bits and pieces of small art and its blending with a city with such ancient history.

No names, no special insights, just walking by and appreciate what the street has to offer.

Chris Silva | Jeremy Fish

Chris Silva aka Lavish Catastrophe Rivers

Born in Puerto Rico, soon Chris saw art as a way to express his own thoughts and make a positive stand in the world. In his own words he there was always a concern “with how people relate to the self, to each other and to their environment”.

So, through a wide variety of work, there’s a sensible approach to the essence of things, more than a focus for details or the wish to make just something visually striking. Meaning is the main word behind Chris and his work, not only in what he delivers but also in what we feel and think just by observing it and as acting as part of bigger conscience.

Chris Silva's Website

Chris Silva's My Space

Jeremy Fish

1. If you mix the world of funny and sweet with the dark and creepy side of the wo
2. rld, somewhere in the middle you’ll find Jeremy Fish and his work. Through his education and experience, Jeremy has had an illustrious career b
3. oth as a fine artist and a commercial illustrator. We can find proof of his imaginary a bit all over the world, and even though he’s based in San Francisco, his artwork
4. is so diversified that, who knows, maybe the skateboard right beside you has h
5. is design or maybe it’s the mural you saw yesterday or even the sneakers you’re wearing.
6. But, if it’s something creepy with a sweet touch, probably Jeremy got to you.
7. Jeremy Fish's Myspace
8. Jeremy Fish's Website

JOHN FELIX ARNOLD III | DAVID CHONG LEE

John Felix Arnold III

Straight from San Francisco, California, we find John Felix Arnold III's work and very unique perspective. If in one way we can say that his eye captures the true essence of the scenes we see in daily life and the way it's all connected, from other standpoint we see him blend it into a result that's hardly a true copy of the environment around. Even though we might get a glimpse of it's true essence.

From a lot of collaborations and work done for several brands, agencies and different institutions, John's legacy can be seen in very different places, forms and shapes but, wherever it might be, it's sure to be a pleasure to our eyes.

John Felix Arnold's Portfolio at Coroflot

John Felix Arnold Facebook

David Chong Lee

Born in South Korea, David was already an adult when he went to the USA to amplify his skills in the fine arts field. With a degree from San Francisco's Art University he then followed a path that would lead to an unique style.

Mixing a lot of different tools and techniques, from sculpture to graphic design, from collage to classic inspirations from artists like Van Gogh or Sukdo, David's work is intriguing but, at the same time, a display of boldness and striking passion that has made a mark in the numerous exhibitions, books, spots and minds of those who have been fortunate to watch it.

David Chong Lee's Flickr

David Chong Lee's Website

ROA|MR.PRVRT

ROA

From Belgium to the world, ROA's work brought new meaning to the expression urban jungle. His animal figures have made an impact wherever and whenever they are found, keeping us in check for such impressive figures.

If you have a taste for such a different kind of wildlife, you might want to check out ROA's first exhibition in the UK, starting April 8th. It might not be the same as going to Kruger Park, but you'll surely get the chance to see animals like you've never seen them before.

Roa's Fotolog

Mr. Prvrt

Enjoying the work of a Prvrt. That might sound odd, but there’s nothing strange about it if you’re talking about Mr. Prvrt’s fine art. Based in Rochester, NY but present across the USA and places so distant as Malaysia, Australia, the UK or Germany, his work has a range as wide as the definition of a prvrt.

Part of the wellknown FUA Krew collective, but also collaborating with Sweet Meat Co. and Potty Mouth Crew, Mr. Prvrt has kept his hands and his mind busy, putting out in the street clothing, canvas, and lots of fresh design and approach to feast your eyes.

So, the next time you hear about some Prvrt work down the street, think twice. It might just worth to check it out.

Mr. Prvrt's MySpace

Mr. Prvrt's Flickr

SPECTER | MIKE BALLARD AKA CEPT

Specter

Specter says he found it's way to fine arts through grafitti in a journey that started more than a decade ago in Canada. Since then he has shown us that in the streets inspiration can be anywhere. Either from cardboard gates or through the eyes of a homeless man, Specter created an array of pieces and different looks to what we can define as street art.
Even now, in one of his latest work, down in Brooklyn, NYC, we see that he keeps a message right next to his talent - in a higher level.

Specter's Website

Mike Ballard aka Cept

Between street art and fine art there can be a thin line. Or, in Mike Ballard's perspective, an interesting blending, or even a double identity, that leads to innovative work. His approach is wide and it can mix Caravaggio and NASA, as in his last exhibition, or go for the purest street language as in some of his earlier pieces.

In an interview, Mike said "cave paintings, through spitted pigment are, in a way, the first form of grafitti work". Since then imagination and ar

tists like Mike have never ceased to amaze us.

Mike Ballard's website