UK - London - Brick Lane - Instafame Workout by STRA__DSC1912
When I visited the Brick lane area just before last Christmas there were quite a few works by French Street Artist STRA.
This one called 'Instafame Workout' was one of my favourites even though when it comes to social media I tend to think of it more like juggling than weightlifting.......
Most were quite clever and had a message but a few featured celebrities and politicians and it wasn't always clear who the people were meant to be as the likenesses weren't great. Take a look at his Instagram account and see if you agree..... www.instagram.com/_stra_/
From an interview in 'LSD Magazine ' : "When street artist STRA began attending art school, street art or graffiti were the furthest thing from his mind. When he discovered the spontaneous public format, it gripped him by the heart, a spray can became a weapon. Undeterred by tutors at art school whom disregarded any future in public art. He adopted the anonymous persona of STRA and kept his identity secret for ten years.
‘I don’t paint for the beauty of it, I rather prefer painting the reality’
Over the years he developed a variety of techniques to deliver his newly found purpose in life. The chosen messaging is political satirical and social commentary. Using black, white & red as his favourite colour palette, STRA reached out to the world, a variety of countries and cities were exposed to his symbolic artwork.
‘I’ve been painting streets around the world for over 10 years now, with always the same mission: dropping as much messages as possible’"
Source : www.londonstreetartdesign.co.uk/french-street-artist-stra/
Click here to see more of my shots of street art : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157628800256941
My Website : Twitter : Facebook : Instagram : Photocrowd
© D.Godliman
UK - London - Brick Lane - Instafame Workout by STRA__DSC1912
When I visited the Brick lane area just before last Christmas there were quite a few works by French Street Artist STRA.
This one called 'Instafame Workout' was one of my favourites even though when it comes to social media I tend to think of it more like juggling than weightlifting.......
Most were quite clever and had a message but a few featured celebrities and politicians and it wasn't always clear who the people were meant to be as the likenesses weren't great. Take a look at his Instagram account and see if you agree..... www.instagram.com/_stra_/
From an interview in 'LSD Magazine ' : "When street artist STRA began attending art school, street art or graffiti were the furthest thing from his mind. When he discovered the spontaneous public format, it gripped him by the heart, a spray can became a weapon. Undeterred by tutors at art school whom disregarded any future in public art. He adopted the anonymous persona of STRA and kept his identity secret for ten years.
‘I don’t paint for the beauty of it, I rather prefer painting the reality’
Over the years he developed a variety of techniques to deliver his newly found purpose in life. The chosen messaging is political satirical and social commentary. Using black, white & red as his favourite colour palette, STRA reached out to the world, a variety of countries and cities were exposed to his symbolic artwork.
‘I’ve been painting streets around the world for over 10 years now, with always the same mission: dropping as much messages as possible’"
Source : www.londonstreetartdesign.co.uk/french-street-artist-stra/
Click here to see more of my shots of street art : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157628800256941
My Website : Twitter : Facebook : Instagram : Photocrowd
© D.Godliman