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Archive for October, 2008

Where the trees at?

Found this photo on a blog of some description. I never took a nice flick of this little wall. I’m stoked someone beat me to it. Its a bit weathered these days!
Peace out to my homeboy holding it down in Adelaide > Sync

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The Fly Catchers

New production down at ACDC lane in Melbournes CBD with Phibs.

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Against The Grain - Opening Night Photos

Im back in sunny Melbourne after a busy week in Perth with my show. I couldn’t have asked for a better opening. Great crowds, good sales and allot of beer… and popcorn!! Heres some flicks of the opening and exhibition layout. Ill post individual flicks of all the artwork soon.

Im sure these guys came for the art… not the free beer!>

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works well with beer!!>>

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And if you need a break from all the crowds>

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I met a fan of my art>

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goin large>

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exhibition layout shots>

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‘Against The Grain’ Exhibition

Ive been quite busy with my new solo exhibition called “Against the Grain” which will be showing at Wasteland Gallery in Perth. My focus has been on a more personal self-reflective collection. Im quite happy how the pieces have turned out. If you happen to be in Perth on the 22nd of October be sure to come down. I will be uploading pics of my work after the show. Check the flyer below for more details…

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SneakerFreaker X Reka Collab

For part of the No Comply festival in Melbourne, Sneaker Freaker magazine commissioned me to design a Limited-Run Tshirt that will be for sale at the opening. Naturally the design has to be skateboard orientated to link in with the show. Sneaker Freaker is one of 5 different organisations that is taking part in this No Comply T-Collaboration with some of Melbournes best artists.

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The Writings On the Wall

As per usual there is allot of controversy around the popularity and tourism that street-art and graffiti bring to Melbourne. Especially with the new tough laws being put in place. Reputable newspaper, ‘The Age’ had a recent article about how popular and recognised Melbourne’s street art is. There was a Poll by Lonley Planet that found “Melbourne’s lanes were the most popular cultural attraction in the nation, ahead of the National Gallery.” The Premier is denying the importance of street-art to Melbourne’s tourism and believes its the “European-type” style of Lanes that is drawing the crowds… Read more

One of my Murals was featured in this article>

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Its a Sign

I just came back from a quick trip up to the southern NSW coast for a bit of a getaway holiday. Apart from the stunning beaches and national parks, I was interested in some old signage i found in a few country towns.
Heres a few that caught my eye…

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Stunning Sunset

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I wish I spent more time here

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