Banksy is no stranger to controversy and continues to cement his legend with clever jabs at the establishment, in this most recent work it is the Summer Olympics of 2012. With humor and wit, Banksy addresses the ridiculous fervor of the games in contrast to world poverty and exploited workers and countries. Check out his site for more here or check the images below for more details. Think about what you are really cheering for next time!
ESCIF: SENSITIVE STREET ART
Escif is quickly establishing himself as a force in the street art world. His thoughtful pieces remind me of Herbert Baglione and Os Gemeos, but his skill with black and white illustrations are always interactive in the space he posts them and I am a fan of his movement.
Escif's politically conscious and thought provoking street work attempts to bring awareness to many of the current political and social issues of his native Spain. Part of his newest work is entitled “Los Mercados Nos Dan La Bienvenida” translated to “Markets Welcome Us.”
Check out more of his work here and see some highlights below.
Below from the "Market" series
I have to admit that I am not too familiar with Joram's past work, but after discovering it, I have been fascinated by the textures and depth of his collage style. He uses abstract textures and surface movement with balanced heavy details of key areas of the faces that I find very skillful. I am a hue fan of the "mash-up" idea and his style crunches pop culture and what seems like Francis Bacon level horror and mixes them for a lethal combo. Roukes says of his work that they "refer to the moral dillemas one may find himself in, viewing todays western society." Ain't that the double truth! Check out his work online and below and check back for more in the future. (via Juxtapoz and ek)
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