Fresh from Hosier Lane, 13th post

The vibe of Hosier is constantly changing. Culture Kings a new store has opened up, smack bang in the middle of the lane-way pumping out pop music and selling the "latest" fashion. The only good part about this is the crowds it brings to Hosier. However the major negative effect is the commodification of the Melbourne street art, graffiti scene. This store is primarily marketing itself on the surrounding painted walls. This is a great example of how capitalism subconsciously infiltrates public space and completely fucks with free unrestricted creative energy. 

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/culture-kings-moves-near-forum-and-hosier-lane-20170925-gyofpl.html

Fresh work from Brisbane born artist Sofles.

Website-https://www.sofles.com/

Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/Sofles-589346427802812/

This artwork is paid for.

Related articles on Hosier Lane

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-25/street-artist-makes-his-mark-on-hosier-lane-blank-canvas/5282336

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/melbourne-city-council-opposes-hosier-lane-hotel-bid-20140504-zr4g6.html

Hosier Lane part 12

Hosier Lane part 11

Works from Hosier Lane about a month ago, fresh works from Hosier soon and regular blog posts to be continued. 

Fresh

One of the rarer styles with outlines cutting back into the letters. A similar style  is adopted by Crime Wave.

Rare as hen's teeth to see a piece without a black outline.

Fresh from Hosier Lane part 10

Fresh from Hosier part 9.

Old school style Crime Wave and Show No Mercy. CW have made a significant comeback recently partly fueled by battle with rival crew GH. 

Loadz, I'm thinking maybe had a bad relationship experience recently?  

Something different to the standard graffiti at Hosier

Fresh. Ice cold style. 

Thought bubbles on Hosier Lane

Lush is one of those unique graffiti artists which is always pushing the conformity envelope open to new ideas and concepts. He often mocks himself through self-deprecating humor. Lushsux his blog on tumblr makes everyone question why does he suck and it deliberately generates attention, subconsciously. He has brought a lot of attention to the scene, which in itself is another blog post. I don't like a lot of his work and think in many ways he perpetuates an all to common misogynistic attitude amongst writers. The sexual objectification of woman in his work, is absoutely fucked up. As a a society we need to be continuously pushing gender equality.

http://lushsux.tumblr.com/

 Mocking the superficial social media world, where everyone needs to take a photo (selfie-wank) to somehow justify their existence in this increasingly homogenized world.

 Making fun of tourists that come to Hosier lane and who don't attempt to understand the culture and just see what is surface deep.

Insecurities of everyday citizens

Fresh From Hosier Part 8.

Hosier lane pieces

"Hate us, cause they ain't us"

Sear one of the few female graff writers

Interview with anonymous writer

What was your inspiration?

"Mate got into graffiti 1993 and I started writing in 1994"

Whats changed in the scene since then?

"Paints a lot better now, writers used to rack their paint and now most of them pay for it"

When did graffiti peak in Melbourne?

"graffiti started 83 and peaked in 92, but graffiti is having a resurgence in popularity through street art" 

 

 unfinished piece

What advice would you have for a toy writer?

"Learn the rules as you go. You don't want to cap or start beef with older established crews or you will get your head kicked in. There is hurdles to overcome when your establishing a name for yourself, obliviously the police. You've got to think of a good name (good letters help) and establish good reputation through doing panels. After a you get to a certain skill level you should be able to write any letter in the alphabet."

sketches 

tools of the trade

Fresh from Hosier Lane Part 7.

Makatron (the Everfresh Corner on Rutledge lane)

Fresh from Hosier Lane Part 6.

Spring is here, with warmer weather attracting more artists to paint outside.

"Hate us cause they ain't us"

Sear one of the few female graffiti artist's in Australia 

https://www.facebook.com/SEARious-Jones-148147255232551/timeline/

Fresh from Hosier Lane part 5.

Fresh from Hosier Lane part 5 of a continuous series. This is the epi-center of Australia's graffiti scene where urban art is always transforming and evolving. Where new ideas are born, changed and altered.