If any of you happen to be in the Los Angeles area, you should pop in to this:
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In 2007 Australia’s Victorian State Government passed the ‘Graffiti Prevention Act’. This legislation extended the government’s zero tolerance approach to Graffitti and provided police new authority to search any person, vehicle or object they suspect to possess a Graffitti implement, within close proximity of public transport.
Ironically, this legislation was passed while Tourism Victoria was using Graffitti and street art to promote Melbourne Tourism on television and web advertisements. Melbourne’s laneway’s are a big drawcard for tourism and it is undeniable that the diverse artwork is part of the city’s broader cultural appeal.
Graffiti and street art will never disappear. Despite the State Government’s negativity, there are well documented social contributions and benefits provided by many artists, cultural tourism being one. Unfortunately these are only recognised when it is conveniently leveraged for commercial gain.
‘Crime & Charity’ depicts the frustration Megg’s feels in the face of this hypocrisy. The characters depicted in his artwork are hybrids of guilt and innocence, both frustrated and persecuted for being part of a culture that is simultaneously celebrated and condemned.
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‘Right to Remain Silent’
Mixed media on canvas, 48×48” (1200×1200mm), P. 05/2009
Posted by Rone
Jul 7, 2009
ZeroCool Gallery UK have just launched their new online gallery. Zero Cool is an artist and creative led gallery, print house and clothing label who work closely with talented and exciting artists to produce unique and engaging products.
Featured/represented artists are:
Asbestos (Ireland). Copyright (UK), Ben Frost (Australia), Hush (UK), Iz the Wiz (USA), Meggs (Australia), Ta55o (Germany), The London Police (UK).
Visit www.zerocoolgallery.com and sign up to their mailing list and the chance to win some limited prints after the launch. Below is my new print ‘Save Me’ in two colour ways exclusive to ZeroCool.
Black layer is hand screened over hand sprayed stencil layer and unique splats/drips in either red or silver. All prints are hand stamped, signed and limited editions.
EXCLUSIVE ‘MEGGS - SAVE ME’ PRINT ON ZEROCOOL:
Larger images and full print details can be found on the Meggs FLICKR.
Posted by Mr Red
Apr 27, 2009
The ‘Meggs x Stussy’ artist series tees have dropped and are available instore at: Stussy Chadstone, Stussy QV, Loreak Mendian St Kilda, Street Machine, Stussy Sydney, SP1, Edukated, Apartment, Eldorado & Highs n Lows.
“My awareness of the Stussy brand started when I was a teenager heavily into skateboarding. So I wanted to reference that period of my life with these tee graphics. I was particularly influenced by the skate art of guys like Jim Phillips – all full blown motifs of skulls, eyeballs and the like. I came up with the eyeball theme as a way to parody stereotypical comic heroes and relate to my current stencil works – its a full combination of skate, comics and horror!”
Posted by Mr Red
Apr 5, 2009
Thanks for the Hangovers! Meggs/Drew/Monkey/TwoOne.
Caledonian Lane, melbourne 2009.
Posted by Mr Red
Apr 5, 2009
Thanks to Julien & Romain for coming out with and putting this little vids together
Posted by Rone
Jan 18, 2009
Bigger isn’t always better, but for Rone and Megz it is.
Posted by Wonder
Nov 5, 2008
There is no pics on here of meggs latest show still up at “Don’t Come” gallery
If you haven’t see these before here we go:
See more here or here- or just go to the damm show- info here
Posted by Rone
Oct 3, 2008
I took some pics on a home made camera I thought I should share…
One of all the Tv’s that Meggs painted before his Alter Ego show
…and the He-man bust before he painted them for the Own worst Enemy show
Just thought they looked cool
Posted by Rone
Oct 3, 2008
Posted by Wonder
Sep 21, 2008
Meggs feature in the latest issue of Empty Magazine, alongside some other Aussie dopeness such as Ben Frost, Lister and Ha-Ha. Check it.
Posted by Mr Red
Sep 11, 2008
