Beastman & Jae Copp

Beastman and Jae Copp are currently in their native Australia for The Hours Tower Mural Project.  The project aims to network renowned street artists and inspire more breathtaking collaborations like these.

Beastman’s use of repeated geometric shapes and organic patterns depicts a parallel universe of hope and survival. Beastman brings nature to life in unique, surreal fashion. The rising artist is part of the group The Hours, and his large murals can be found throughout the globe in Australia, London, Berlin, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Tell Aviv and New York.

Jae Copp has worked with wood for many years. When he branched out into different mediums, his understanding of wood continued to influence his use of brush strokes. Copp’s work looks like wood prints on wall; he is an architect of illusions. With one simple image, he can create an infinity of shapes, breeding an almost kaleidoscopic vision. The above mural, “1 Fish 2 Fish” uses repetition in the same captivating manner as Beastman. You don’t have to stare for long for it to become hypnotic.

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New visuals from BK emcee Rilgood. The video was shot while Rilgood was in Hong Kong, adding the finishing touches to his second mixtape, Great Expectations. The project is executively produced by Dot da Genius and drops July 17.

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Kaws’ giant 5-meter high Companion has finally landed at Harbour City Hong Kong. In addition to the figure, Kaws created a mural that lines a nearby staircase. To commemorate the occassion, three Harbour City exclusive Kaws items – a t-shirt, coffee mug and stickers – will be available starting October 3, 2010 at the Harbour City Museum of Art.

More information and pictures can be found at Highsnobiety.com

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