Fine Art Meets Concrete

by | Oct 9, 2009 | ART

The creators of The Process, Parker and Ben Muri, stumbled upon El Kamino, a painter who paints with more than just brushes.

The creators of The Process, Parker and Ben Muri, stumbled upon El Kamino, a painter who paints with more than just brushes. They followed him on his next installation, a beautiful showdown between a snake and an eagle, and captured the beauty of the graffiti artist in the act of creation. This is what they discovered – an artist in the middle of the fine art realm of painting on canvas and the illegal realm of painting on concrete.



*RVA does not condone graffiti artists, but we sure as hell appreciate the art some of them create.







“The Process” is one of RVA Magazine’s premiere video series of short documentaries in which we spotlight Richmond artists and the creative influences, techniques and thoughts that fuel them.

RVA Staff

RVA Staff

Since 2005, the dedicated team at RVA Magazine, known as RVA Staff, has been delivering the cultural news that matters in Richmond, VA. This talented group of professionals is committed to keeping you informed about the events and happenings in the city.




more in art

Sunday Funday! An All Woman Comedy Night For Charity

This Sunday, April 28th, Richmond Funny Bone is the place to be for an unforgettable evening of comedy while helping out some animals at the same time. Orchestrated by seasoned comedian and comedy teacher Tim Loulies, this all-women comedy night is set to support Ring...

GoFundME for Gallery5! Support A New Chapter For A Richmond Icon

Gallery5, a cornerstone of Richmond's First Fridays celebrations, commemorated its 19th anniversary last week—a milestone shared with us at RVA Magazine. This cherished institution is not just a gallery but a community hub, known for its unwavering support of local...

Adam Scott and GWAR: Merging Time and Music in Photo

We are back to Waynesboro, Virginia to catch up with photographer Adam Scott on his latest project. Adam has been superimposing vintage GWAR photos onto their modern-day locations in Richmond highlighting the city's evolution, or de-evolution, depending on your...

Need Space to Paint? 17th Street Studios is a Painter’s Paradise

Down in Shockoe Bottom, a small project is merging the worlds of art and community in a way that speaks to the city's evolving needs. Sarah Salo, a Richmond-born artist now navigating the bustling fashion industry of New York, finds herself at the intersection of this...

Chandler Has Gone Viral, Again

When your friend from far away Portugal hits you up with a message like, "Have you seen this? Do you know this guy? He's from Richmond and he is all over TikTok!" you can't help but check it out. And when you discover it's Chandler Matkins, it's almost a given—of...

Topics: