Richmond Mural Project 2016 artist announcements round #3

by | May 10, 2016 | ART, STREET ART

This is our final Richmond Mural Project 2016 artist announcement post and it is sure to keep you all excited.

This is our final Richmond Mural Project 2016 artist announcement post and it is sure to keep you all excited. There’s a total of 10 artists, including one very special local muralist to add to the otherwise international crew.

The big event happens July 11-22, 2016, all around RVA, so stay tuned to more details in the coming weeks.

Check out the first round of muralists here, and check out the round 2 release here.

Organizers are still looking for walls to paint, if you’ve got some space hit up Shane P. at shane@artwhino.com – and let him know whats up.

NATUREL,
WASHINGTON DC

Night shift @shadesdet

A photo posted by @naturel on

Naturel was born in 1983 in Landover, Maryland. His sharp futuristic work has quickly emerged in today’s postmodern scene. His sharp, triangular illustrations are a futuristic blend of pop and cubism, with a surrealist twist. Considered an influencer himself with a massive social media following, his talents have also attracted the eyes and ears of celebrity clients such as Swizz Beatz, Rihanna, Spike Lee, Paul Rosenberg and LeBron James, among many others. Working directly with Jay-Z on iconic apparel designs, he has also served as Creative Director for global campaigns ranging from brands like Crooks & Castles to Levi’s, as well as working with multi-national brands like Courvoisier and the NFL.

Pat Perry

Pat Perry is an artist from Michigan who writes and makes pictures through careful and cautious observation. He works itinerantly, and currently lives in Detroit.

Interesni Kazki – Ukraine

Ukrainian duo Interesni Kazki will be joining the RMP ranks with their impressive and fantastical work. The folks at juxtapoz have more details:

When translated to English their name means Interesting Fairytale. Renowned for imaginative imagery ̶ inspired by science, religion, mythology, folklore and history ̶ each piece is created in an attempt to look beyond the bounds of what is visible and present a new perception of the world.

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