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Sebas Velasco Displays the Spirit of Brixton for London Mural Competition — Colossal

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Drawing from images of landscapes and cinematic portraits, Sebas Velasco’s murals and work boldly seize folks and locations. For the 2024 London Mural Competition, the artist has unveiled a large-scale portrayal of a neighborhood resident of Brixton, the place the piece was not too long ago put in on the tip of a residential constructing.

Proven ready for the Brixton practice line, the younger man in Velasco’s portray leans again in opposition to a concrete railing and appears off to the aspect, illuminated by the station’s lights, which additionally glow within the background. Titled “A Lasting Place,” Velasco faucets into a way of time slowing down, contemplation, and ease.

Photograph by Jose Delu

Velasco revels within the means of exploring and studying concerning the locations the place he develops his public artwork items. The compositions emerge organically as he immerses himself within the native atmosphere and meets individuals who dwell within the space.

Alongside along with his long-time collaborator Jose Delu, who assists with creating extremely contrasted, vibrant images, Velasco attracts on conversations and experiences in every place with a purpose to reveal one thing of its spirit by way of his work. He usually addresses the thought of connection, which can be the theme of this yr’s pageant.

In the event you’re in London, you’ll be able to discover greater than 100 murals by way of September 29 as a part of the occasion, together with items acquainted to Colossal readers like Marija Tiurina. New installations this yr have been created by Aches Elseed, BAPE, D*Face, Betz Etam, Anna Ovney, and extra.

Discover a map on the pageant’s web site, and to dig additional into Velasco’s work, take a look at his web site and Instagram.

a mural of a regal Black woman in a green chair and lavish patterned gown
Wedo Goas, 39 Lee Church St
a mural of the profile of a black man in a hoodie and plaid shirt surrounded by blue and pink flowers
Bezt Etam, Roundwood Property
a mural of an older white man with a pigeon flying in front of him
Liam Bononi, 125 South Lambeth Rd
three colorful murals, the middle figurative, in a brick wall along a rail
Zoe Energy, Jo Hicks, and Vanessa Scott, Canary Wharf
BAPE x D*Face collaboration
Sophie Mess, The Stage, Shoreditch
Anna Ovney, Leadenhall Constructing, Metropolis of London

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