TR853-1™ is a “street artist” form SIngapore who, among other things, puts up these small stencils of skateboarding figures. I think these are most interesting when done in a temporal context. Some of them appear to float mid air without any reference until they are seen at the right time of day or night with the correct accompanying shadow. Another cool thing about TR853-1™, aka Trase is that he’s got the artwork available for free download, so you can make your own. I love stencil art, it’s been a long time since I dabbled. I have a hard time believing he’s doing these pieces in Singapore though, considering their harsh stance on chewing gum. I can’t imagine what would happen if he got pinched mid-stencil. Check out some of his work.
– Thanks to Mike Buckley for the tip.
6 comments
Talentlessquitter
This is very cool!
I thought the shadows wouldn’t line up in time but he’s right on the equator.
sane
It is possible to stay under the radar in SG. Just watch for cameras, wear a mask and bring a change of clothes and surgical gloves to ditch. Also, wipe down the cans for prints.
Good to know someone is still marking stuff there.
Porterfield
This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen for skate art in a long time. Going to get printing and make some stencils asap. Thanks for the find
conahan
Tell us about something new
brad
The long arm of Lettrism.
freakbeatfuzz
I see some old fashioned caning in this guy’s future.