BREAKING THE BOX

The first painting of the series. Having recently settled in New Jersey, Bloomfield, my main goal was to paint 'something' with boxes. These boxes were picked up from a retail store near home. 

My paintings are a means to an end of creating meaningful connections. In this case, I was fortunate enough to collaborate with the Fox Collective and have the art work present during their 'rave' in the Chocolate Factory. Only the beginning. 

The first evolution during the 50 day journey. I had unlocked a new skill in blending the spray paint with which I was able to make this art work. Very special collaboration with Hunji with his flowers adding an entire dimension to the installation. 

3v3 Rap Competition between the Red and Purple squad with a fictional story creating audience engagement. 

This painting was created in relation to the upcoming single for NSD. While the beat and music were being created, a friend of ours was playing 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. 

A special collaboration with Joey. No sketch was created prior to the painting nor were there any extensive conversations. Having done several projects together, we work in sync and our styles create synergy that, in this case, created Monsters. 

This painting was a challenge in itself as I had never painted a cityscape before with spray paint. However, through this experience, I can feel that extension of my range in the ability to paint what I imagine. This painting was also present in the Washington Square Park pop up where the wind laid some hands on it. 

Never in my life did I imagine to be painting / building a bathroom with cardboard boxes. The beauty of collaboration with Eva. This eight and final piece of work is unique in that it is attached to the New York Street. In a way, very fitting for the space created.