Graffiti collage mural in Pennsylvania.  It is fun when a client appreciates the quicker and dirtier side of a street graffiti collage. It is also understandable however that a rougher aesthetic is not appropriate for many spaces. This homeowner made it clear that this residential basement installation did not require a clean aesthetic. We try to maintain a color story or a repetitive rhythm, even with graffiti tag installation in the past like this gym from our portfolio. A rare instance that feedback consistently pushed towards street graffiti collage layers, styles and colors.

Graffiti Lettering Collage Residential

References from around the world, where the public has marked the surface again and again were our target. The Lennon Wall, The Berlin Wall, certain Monuments in the US, and an aesthetic that could be a graffiti version of Folk Art was where we were to go. The sentiments that often surround these public locations is also one of sisterhood, brotherhood, love & peace.

Graffiti Tag Collage

Graffiti Collage Word Selection

These same tenants also made up the word soup that we brainstormed with the homeowner for the textural layers of letters. Given the current political climate, we made groups for potential copy. Lists labeled as “offensive” “positive” “happy” “civil rights” and so on were how we chose the copy. We then snuck a few lyric fragments in there and used the right artist for the job. A texture like this is woven form these pieces on the spot. Via a little bit of live interaction we found the right mix of colors and characters. We love the ghost graffiti “throwies” worked in there. I’m also sure some of you recognize these hands. Looks pretty real to us, man-cave approved.

Layered Tag Art

Our graffiti artwork looks like it’s totally random and messy.  However, we have layered approach to create an authentic graffiti collage that you would naturally find in the streets.

Spray Paint Street Art

Love Wins Graffiti

For graffiti collage projects, contact us at art@graffiti-artist.net or call 646-801-6024.