Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A series of stencil images revealing a progression of his work over the last couple of years. Some of the pages will show some of the endeavors of the vandal character and the means he uses to spread his message. Also within the pages will be detail studies from some of the Morning After series paintings. His intention is to show movement within the pages as if parts of the book were a 'flip book' displaying the act of vandalism. There will also be a collection of new stencil works in the pages which are either currently in the making or have yet to be produced.
Synopsis
Drago s 36 chambers series explores one of the world s best known street artists and the evolution of his unique iconography. Nick Walker s iconic bowler hatted character is an urban prankster whose timeless work possesses a charming yet mischievous sense of humour. Together with a collection of never-before-seen stencil pieces, the book provides an exclusive insight into the birth of modern street art. Born in 1969, Nick Walker emerged from the infamous and ground-breaking Bristol graffiti scene of the early 1980s. As a forerunner of the British graffiti phenomenon, Nick s work has become a blueprint for hundreds of emerging artists including the infamous Banksy. His art is constantly evolving and remains innovative, modern and thought-provoking. Nick draws on the energy and imagery of graffiti but he succeeds in combining the freedom the spray can brings, with very controlled and intricate stencilling. The results are highly sophisticated and infinitely desirable. The methods he uses retain their forcefulness and integrity on the traditional medium of canvas."