January 19, 2008...11:48 pm
Adios Baires…
It’s been a long and unforgettable time here in Buenos Aires for all three of us. Although the end of the year meant a bit more enjoyment of the weather and parties than solid painting things certainly switched gear after the new year. We’ve had some intense moments, some amazing paint sessions, and more than anything have been impressed by the supportive, creative, and active community of artists that are taking full advantage of the relaxed atmosphere towards painting and working in the streets here. The biggest thanks must go out to Vomito Attack for hosting us for nearly 1 month during our long stay here!! Also thank you for the paint sessions, holiday cheer, too many parties, and just for being cool as shit… Chu, Tec and Fase Collective, El Tono, Blu, Tag Tool, Zumi, Maga, Sol, Kid Gaucho, Nazza Stencil, Maria, Nasa, Orilo, Sonni, BsAs Stencil, Run Don’t Walk, SMNR, Atypica, and anyone and everyone else we met while enjoying the hell out of this city. Hope to be back here soon!
Above: Ashes to ashes we all…..
Ripo: Before showing you the final piece I painted in Buenos Aires, at the Mercado de Las Pulgas (Flea Market), I want to show the inspiration that was filling this place… old hand painted signs everywhere…
Above: If you saw the last post with the Do-Smilo-Cho you know noticed that it was all seperated and chopped up. For balance I passed the idea to my friend El Tono about doing a piece where all the letters were together with no breaks. ABOVELTONO.
Ripo: Somone once told me that a great work of art must be Timeless. Whether or not this is a great work of art isn’t up to me, but I do know that the history of the Flea Market I painted it on is unbelievably rich and I continued to learn more and more about it as I finished the piece. The space itself and the furniture and wares being sold within are a flashback to a time ago, although still continuing into the future. Not to mention the team of workers onsite who repair and restore old pieces daily, using timeless hand crafting techniques. This piece was something special for me…
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