Drawing from panorama pictures and cinematic portraits, Sebas Velasco's work and drawings boldly seize folks and locations. For the 2024 London Mural Pageant, the artist unveiled a large-scale portrait of a neighborhood resident in Brixton, the place the piece was just lately put in on the finish 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 facet, illuminated by the lights of the station, which additionally shine within the background. Titled “An Enduring Place,” Velasco faucets into a way of time slowing down, contemplation, and lightness.
Velasco enjoys the method of exploring and studying in regards to the locations the place she develops her items of public artwork. The compositions emerge organically as he immerses himself within the native setting and meets individuals who reside within the space.
Collectively together with his long-time collaborator Jose Delu, who helps create vibrant, high-contrast pictures, Velasco attracts on the conversations and experiences of every place to disclose one thing of his spirit by means of his work. He usually addresses the concept of connection, which can also be the theme of this yr's competition.
For those who're in London, you may discover greater than 100 murals till 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 others.
Discover a map on the competition web site, and to discover extra of Velasco's work, take a look at his web site and Instagram.
