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‘Fattie – a symphony of body liberation’

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TREET TALK

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Debossed Cement

Etched in unforgiving concrete, our anonymous artist addresses unrealistic expectations surrounding body image, and condemns the insidious weight-related prejudices plaguing today’s world.

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The boldness of ‘Fattie’ pierces through the pavement, each letter standing tall and unwavering in confidence, with the roughness of the tag aligned to the bumpy road we travel on our journey to self-acceptance.

By reclaiming the derogatory term, the work seeks to empower those who have been belittled or marginalized, it invites a dialogue that argues our current perceptions of beauty and worth and ignites the viewers’ own quest for body liberation.

‘Dear Hickford’ debossed cement

In bearing witness to such a profound declaration – ‘Hickford St Rules’, we are left pondering the intentions of the artist responsible for such a proclamation.

Did they truly find their heart’s desire in the enchanting embrace of Hickford Street? Or was it simply an incomplete list of rules, left unfinished in a moment of inspiration?

Through a single etched tag, the work sparks a dialogue about the peculiarity and potential of our urban environment, while leaving us to fester over the unspoken rules of Hickford Street. A subtle reminder that sometimes, art lies not only in the intention, but also in the unanswered questions it raises within us all.

‘Sunset Boulavard’

Aerosol On Brick

‘Sunset Boulavard’ emerges as a triumphant emblem of rebellion and critique of the establishment - commanding attention and compelling viewers to question the nature of art, and the power of the streets.

A mirror reflecting society's obsession with superficial glamour and manufactured dreams, it asks us to check our pursuit of a deceptive utopia, where the sun sets on authenticity and rises on artificial facades.

The brick wall representing societal boundaries attempting to confine creativity, ‘Sunset Boulavard’ shatters these limitations, and makes a profound statement on the human condition. It serves as a cry for viewers to embrace their authentic selves and answer back to the oppressive systems, all while guiding us to step outside the confines of tradition to become immersed in the endless possibilities of urban expression.

‘Summer High’

Aerosol On Brick

A blend of cultural commentary and a celebration of the carefree spirit of summers past, ‘Summer High’ - unassuming script on red brick accompanied by a rudimentary bong, encapsulates the very essence of youthful defiance against a world determined to conform.

The deliberate imperfections in the bong’s representation serve as a metaphor for the flaws within our systems, with its crude lines asserting itself as a symbol of rebellion.

‘Summer High’ asks viewers to contemplate the fleeting nature of freedom and the power of small acts of resistance, all while challenging our perceptions of what constitutes ‘high’, and where else we might evoke a similar nostalgia for the untamed spirit of summers gone.

‘Pure Crime Crew’

Aerosol On Brick

Encapsulating the incredible complexities of the human experience, ‘Pure Crime Crew’ serves as a welcome reminder that true art can be found in even the most mundane settings.

Intentionally contradictory, the piece juxtaposes purity with crime and asks us to question our own moral compasses and the fabric of societal norms.

Viewers are left to ponder the intention of the artist – is this crew dedicated to purity, striving for an unsullied existence? Or, are they wishing to argue the very foundations of our legal and moral systems?

‘Pure Crime Crew’ will crumble all that you thought you knew, like the very bricks that surround it, while sending you down a thoughtprovoking road that questions the relationship between art, law and existence.

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