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Post by alittle on Apr 12, 2015 5:46:47 GMT
noah0189 was hoping to get this thread started, but is having some difficulty with posting privileges. While somewhat similar to the "artists to watch" thread, let's see where this goes. I'll pass the floor to him.
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Post by noah0189 on Apr 12, 2015 6:05:51 GMT
Thanks for that, alittle.
First off, let's differentiate this thread from "artists to watch" by ensuring that the artists we discuss have somewhat of a following/are known for more than their Etsy page/Behance/dribbble/Instagram. While new and emerging artists can have a great year, we are talking break out artists here....meaning mainstream success.
With that being said, I think artists to watch this year are Bisser and 3Fountains.
Other already better known artists that will continue to gain fans and release solid art: Phlegm and Chevrier.
I'd love to hear all your thoughts. Let me know if you think I'm bats hit crazy or if I'm on to something.
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Post by alittle on Apr 12, 2015 6:19:19 GMT
I'm interested to see what Bisser brings to the table this year. I've liked what I've seen so far, as he fits my tastes pretty well with quirky/surreal illustrations.
Big fan of Phlegm. I know he was sidelined for a portion of last year with an injury, so if he stays in top form, he should have some solid output.
Not that keen on Chevrier, although she does seem to have quite the following. Admittedly, I know nothing about 3Fountains, but a quick google search yielded some rather tired and amateurish looking work. Perhaps I'm missing something?
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Post by noah0189 on Apr 12, 2015 6:48:51 GMT
Yeah, I will agree 3Fountains uses some tired ideas. However, I think he is more imaginative than Tabby AND people are always looking for the next "Banksy." This collab that he did recently(to be released by GP) is pretty amazing and I think it'll put him more on the map. <a href='http://i.imgur.com/MMsfL9O' title=''><img src='http://i.imgur.com/MMsfL9O.jpg' alt='' title='Hosted by imgur.com' /></a> i.imgur.com/MMsfL9O.jpg |
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Post by whl10 on Apr 12, 2015 17:10:52 GMT
Interested in bisser as well. Love the animation background.
I think tabby is an internet forum flash in the pan we will laugh at later on (im already laughing)
Qbic could break out but ned to see a bit more progression.
Wonder if proch can build off a good past year...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 19:52:23 GMT
I'm curious to see what Handiedan has in store for 2015. I'm also excited to see how motherhood will effect Chloe Early's work. Hanksy is one to watch, I'm interested to see where he goes from here. I'd also like to see more of David Choe this year. Some of the stuff he's posted on IG has been lovely.
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Post by notmattl on Apr 12, 2015 19:57:05 GMT
Chevrier has a following, so she will certainly sell more this year than last, so as far as her bank account is concerned this may well be her breakout year. But honestly I don't see it, her work is aesthetically pleasing i agree, but it is all a bit vacuous…I predict that in 2016 she will do a load of one-offs on wood with some galleries well accustomed to this tactic, and then she will wane
Tabby, i don't even think is worth a comment. Good internet skills, the rest is a derivation of derivative stencil art (wait maybe it's a meta thing ??)
3Fountains, see Tabby. With the added support of an online gallery that has a mailing list
Bisser might well be in a for a great year. The distinctive voice is there, so are the skills. I think he needs to do a big show, maybe backed by a strong gallery and a theme to boot. His outside stuff is good, but smaller formats lose something and he probably needs to demonstrate the ability to produce some great inside work
QBic is an interesting one. Not sure what the potential to break through is there, don't really follow him
Proch has huge talent, again there is a voice there, some skills to boot, you can't not be drawn to his deconstructed space imo (and I say this as a guy who owns nothing from him). I would love to see him go big
The more i read these threads, the more I get the feeling we are all waiting for something fresh, different, to take us by storm…makes we wonder which galleries today have the ability to take risks and curate shows where they bring great new work to the spotlight ?
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Post by notmattl on Apr 12, 2015 20:14:00 GMT
Would also be interesting to add who will have a crap year BTW !
I nominate
Dface : I really loved this guy, and have a dozen or so pieces, but what the fuck is he doing ? Where is the spirit of the A-Hole, DSTQ, Flutterdies…
JPS : Hit and miss stencil, but some good ideas. Now doing commercials for cars ?
Pure Evil : Genuinely great chap, and some of his pieces are proper icons (Hackney Looting…drool) but his nightmare series are getting old and his other stuff is less than memorable
K-Guy : See pure evil, but without Hackney Looting, looks desperately in search of a powerful image…
BTW, not dissing or down-hyping. These are all people I admire (well maybe not JPS) and would love to see them come back strong, but not confident on that
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Post by noah0189 on Apr 13, 2015 1:03:25 GMT
How about Hayuk?
Her recent Facebook commissioned mural will definitely bring her more to the forefront as a more well-known name.
By the way, I only mentioned Tabby because so many people are dick riding him. He and Hanksy will make a couple quick bucks off riding Banksy's success. I don't foresee either of those names being mentioned in years to come.
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Post by alittle on Apr 13, 2015 1:17:49 GMT
I would say Hayuk's breakout year was last year, if anything. I don't find her work interesting enough to propel her beyond where she is already at, but I continually surprised in this hobby.
What is it about 3Fountains that would have you place him ahead of Tabby? To me, they seem to be operating on a similar plane.
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Post by noah0189 on Apr 13, 2015 2:10:27 GMT
Well I think Tabby is just straight ripping Banksy, even down to his signature and subject matter (Grimm Reaper and stencil Banksy font). 3F puts some thought into his pieces, although the execution may not look like anything more than a stencil any other street artist could do. I am not saying I am a 3F or Tabby fan (because I'm really a fan on neither), but I do think 3F (with the promoting of GP) will have a good year. Solely due to the big name behind his work. Like I said, everyone is trying to find the next Banksy. I think even less informed collectors can see right through Tabby's trite imagery and be put off.
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Post by alittle on Apr 13, 2015 2:20:53 GMT
Isn't 3F with GS, not GP?
By saying Tabby is ripping Banksy, are you implying that 3F's ideas are original? I have no interest in reviewing his entire catalogue of work, but on a quick glance, I see imagery and ideas "borrowed" from both Dolk and Banksy.
In my opinion, there is no "Next Banksy" in this form. You don't revolutionize the genre by doing the same shit someone else did.
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Post by noah0189 on Apr 13, 2015 3:18:38 GMT
Graffiti street, yes. Thanks for catching that. I guess I'm not making my case logically enough.
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Post by 886geary on Apr 13, 2015 23:43:19 GMT
Chevrier has a following, so she will certainly sell more this year than last, so as far as her bank account is concerned this may well be her breakout year. But honestly I don't see it, her work is aesthetically pleasing i agree, but it is all a bit vacuous…I predict that in 2016 she will do a load of one-offs on wood with some galleries well accustomed to this tactic, and then she will wane Tabby, i don't even think is worth a comment. Good internet skills, the rest is a derivation of derivative stencil art (wait maybe it's a meta thing ??) 3Fountains, see Tabby. With the added support of an online gallery that has a mailing list Bisser might well be in a for a great year. The distinctive voice is there, so are the skills. I think he needs to do a big show, maybe backed by a strong gallery and a theme to boot. His outside stuff is good, but smaller formats lose something and he probably needs to demonstrate the ability to produce some great inside work QBic is an interesting one. Not sure what the potential to break through is there, don't really follow him Proch has huge talent, again there is a voice there, some skills to boot, you can't not be drawn to his deconstructed space imo (and I say this as a guy who owns nothing from him). I would love to see him go big The more i read these threads, the more I get the feeling we are all waiting for something fresh, different, to take us by storm…makes we wonder which galleries today have the ability to take risks and curate shows where they bring great new work to the spotlight ? I have to agree with most if this, but Not sold on anyone on this list except Proch who I think has already emerged and will have another great year but I think he is steadily rising as should a artist making some good decisions instead of flooding the market. Bisser I am not sold on for a breakout I prefer many other artists that paint in this style over his work but It he will make a good Niche artist for those fond of this aesthetic. I prefer Basik, xuan Alyfe, Kloneyourself, Giorgio Bartocci and so Many others in this genre. Qbic has great drawings and the fact you can buy them direct seems to have pushed him in the forum but outside the forums I dont think anyone knows who he is and although very detailed works, I dont see him competing with others in his genre to really stand out yet. Sometimes talent is just the cost of entry not really a formula for success as he is very talented. I have voiced my opinion on Sandra, not the biggest fan but I think reality will set in for her soon unless she builds on this success. Many artists either remain status quo and collect money till people lose interest at this point of success, or they utilize new found money to push farther and really take off with the opportunity. I dont see her doing the latter. There are too many artists to mention to go into who will have a good year but I would say that there still is great art out there to be seen if your not so focused on what GP and some Hot forum artists are selling. I would look to Spain as Borondo emerged so is room for others like Sebas Velasco, SAN, and Aryz has a big show in LA, but there are more emerging artists coming from Spain worth a look. Russia/Ukraine as well will keep producing some talent, Marat Morik, Petro, Alexey Luka, Etcetera, Poland also has some artists that will continue to emerge besides ETAM and Proch, Nawer just had a sold out show in HK curated by Murakami, Pener keeps doing well, Chazme is creating some great work, Sepe will have a good year as well, and there are a handful of others that are coming from this strong scene in Poland. Other mentions of artists that are worth paying attention to. Aaron De La Cruz, Axel Void, Rubin, Sabio, Sowat and Lek, Defer, Stohead, Thierry Furger so many others. In general I like that I am seeing a move from Figurative and Illustrative street art to more abstract and letter based graffiti in Galleries around the world. I love representational work but I think the collectors are finally warming up to abstract work as they become more seasoned and move past the print market. Most of the collectors I talk to are excited about finding something new and learning about a new genre of artists that are closing associated with the global movement but doing something different. |
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Post by notmattl on Apr 14, 2015 1:46:00 GMT
(....) Most of the collectors I talk to are excited about finding something new and learning about a new genre of artists that are closing associated with the global movement but doing something different. Very interesting point of view, and a few artists I will need to look up as I don't know them. Last point is spot on I think because ultimately that's how the next big, really notable, current will come from |
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Post by thisisanton on Apr 14, 2015 2:37:36 GMT
An artist I want to throw in the mix is Lucas Price/Cyclops. His new work is pretty amazing.
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Post by Commissioner on May 29, 2015 15:18:52 GMT
Kobra on the streets of Sao Paulo - entitled "Genial Is Riding a Bike"   |
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Post by Commissioner on May 29, 2015 15:23:44 GMT
This mural pays homage to working class and everyday people in Szopienice and elsewhere.  This piece is part of Axel Void's “Mediocre” series. Its painted in the neighbourhood of Szopienice, in the outsides of Katowice. Szopience is considered a humble and at times conflictive, working class neighbourhood. The murals are the two sides of a building where three families live, next to the train tracks and in front of the zinc melter factory “Uta Utheman”, named after Anton Uthemann. He was the owner of this factory and closely involved with many coal mines in Silesia. He was also known for fighting to better the life of the workers and their environment. The zinc factory was the main source of income of Szopienice since 1834. On 2008 the factory closed. The people of the neighbourhood still hoped the building would be restored and the company would produce again, but in 2011 there was a fire in part of the building. This event was a symbol to the definite end of the factory. Some say this fire was intentional. Axel spent a week working on both walls. While painting, he built a strong relationship with the kids and neighbours from the building and surroundings, whose hospitality and generosity proved their reputation wrong. The concept behind the mural talks about the dichotomy of things that can be both curative and harmful. For example, Zinc is a vital mineral but in large quantities it can be toxic. Using this principal as a metaphor for aspects of our daily life, we can find this duality of the remedy becoming the poison. On one wall we can see a zinc rock with the image of the factory burning in the centre. On the other side facing the children’s self made park, there is a metal sculpture represented, with the the portrait of Uthemann, and across a landscape of three nearby lakes where the kids often go when there is good weather.   |
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Post by dranfan14 on May 29, 2015 17:46:48 GMT
wow Kobra is new to me but that's ace!
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 18:56:20 GMT
If anyones interested in original Kunstrasens drop me an email on info@castlegalleryni.com and i'll add you to the artists client list. I have Unique works arriving next week but i wont be going down the drop route, i want to build relationships and place the works into the hands of collectors/art lovers rather than them ending up on ebay etc, i have quite a list and i'll be working through it from first contacted through, Im hopeful Phil will be one of the artists to watch in the coming years, i believe in him as an artist and as a person with integrity, im looking forward working closely with him and more importantly letting him concentrate on doing what he loves, creating art for us.
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Post by smokey834 on May 31, 2015 23:20:18 GMT
Not sure there'll be any breakout artists anytime soon. Sure, we'll have the same short lived hype here & there. And of course those lining their pockets by throwing out the same tired print in the same style every other month in 8 different hand finished color schemes. But I believe for the foreseeable future, the time of 'the artist' has passed & been replaced by 'the print'. I'm sure we'll see our share of great prints this year but for every great piece by an established artist, there'll be 3-4 half ass ones. Think we can all admit even Banksy can't be excluded from that statement. It's the ones doing it for pleasure & hobby(some of which are members) that I've noticed put out the most consistently enjoyable work. As for "the new Banksy", there's only one artist I personally believe has the wit & his own style that just needs one or two high profile pieces to even possibly be mentioned in the same circles as Banksy. And that's Mobstr. Sure not every print is a gem & many work better outdoors but he's one of the few "known artists" doing something different. And I'll quote one of his works to describe a large percentage of today's urban art/artists..And that's "Overused Imagery".
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Post by happymeal on Jun 1, 2015 0:28:12 GMT
What about and why not Freerange/Jboy? Now that he pretty much has his own forum 'big' things may happen.  As Banksy said in the interview feralthings stuck up yesterday : B: The art world is the biggest joke going. It’s a rest home for the overprivileged, the pretentious, and the weak. And modern art is a disgrace – never have so many people used so much stuff and taken so long to say so little. Still, the plus side is it’s probably the easiest business in the world to walk into with no talent and make a few bucks. |
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Post by afr1ka on Jun 1, 2015 12:24:59 GMT
I really like qbic. He has a lot of talent.
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Post by artpie4000 on Jun 24, 2015 10:12:44 GMT
PICHI & AVO! (or Pichiavo) Some amazing walls recently... and some awesome studio work.
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Post by artpie4000 on Jun 24, 2015 10:15:04 GMT
I'm curious to see what Handiedan has in store for 2015. I'm also excited to see how motherhood will effect Chloe Early's work. Hanksy is one to watch, I'm interested to see where he goes from here. I'd also like to see more of David Choe this year. Some of the stuff he's posted on IG has been lovely. agreed on Chloe Early, looking forward to her return |
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