This years Whitecross Street Party proved to be just as fun and eclectic as it’s previous incarnations. For Inspiring City it was the third time in a row we’d been here and it remains one of our most anticipated events of the year.
Street performers, artists, musicians, stall owners and the general public who come along to soak up the atmosphere give the event a really unique vibe. In terms of street art it’s a great opportunity for people to interact with some of the best artists around, see what they are doing, learn about the art and bring it to a whole new audience.
Highlights included the likes of Andrea Tyrimos revisiting her popular ‘brick’ theme, Stephanie Thieu painting a homage to Ray Charles on a Piano and Roy’s People hiding little guys around for anyone to find. High on the walls of the street original art had been placed featuring original work from Mohammed Sami, Inkie, ATM, HIN, Sean Worrall and Teddy Baden amongst a host of others. Then on the street, artists live painted on specially placed hoardings creating a popular artists quarter and the likes of Inkie, Leeks, Himbad, 616, Lowdown, Airborne Mark, Otto Schade, Hannah Adamaszek and Boxhead and others all painted in front of admiring crowds.
It was a two day festival and as ever with these things it’s the camera that really does the talking so take a look at the gallery below and check out some of the great artists on display.
Live Street Art in the Artist Quarter
Airborne Mark painting one of his Origami Riot piecesAirborne Mark busting some paint moves next to a finished piece from LeeksLeeks draws a bit of a crowdLeeks painting on Whitecross StreetLowdown getting a little bit of helpThe finished Lowdown pieceOtto Schade in actionWork by Otto Schade and a Cute DogA brilliant boxhead standing in a paddling poolBoxhead next to her workHannah Adamaszek painting one of her familiar and popular portraitsHannah by her workZadok piece at Whitecross StreetJim Vision piece from Whitecross StreetInkfetish piece from Whitecross StreetIdiom applying the final touchesRicky Dep’s final pieceGreat piece from Fetch looking out onto the hoardingsJoe Fur used pen and ink to create this great muralNot so sure on who this artist is, if you know please get in touchInkie painting on Whitecross StreetSize OneHimbad painting at the Whitecross Street Party616 painting on Whitecross Street
Artistic Action in the Street
Andrea Tyrimos next to her latest painting on Whitecross StreetAndrea Tyrimos in action on the streetAndrea Tyrimo’s latest brick painting
Stephanie Thieu on Whitecross StreetThieu stencilling Ray CharlesRay Charles on the StreetRoys People photographs one of his little guys next to a new piece by DS ArtDS Art on Whitecross StreetOne of Roys People on Whitecross StreetEleni Duke next to her stall by the Curious Duke GalleryPINS mini disco and art workshopMaybe it’s because I’m a LondonerWhitecross Street with the imposing mural from Conor HarringtonMusicians really added to a great atmosphereWhitecross Street belly dancersThe brilliant Bramble FM
Whitecross Street Boards
Inkie and Mohammed Sami the winner of the recent Secret Art Prize on the Whitecross Street hoardingsInkie, Mohammed Sami and Saki & B art on Whitecross Street
Sean Worrall on Whitecross StreetHoardings on the street with HIN and ATMNot sure who this is by any ideas please let me knowHoarding from DONKTeddy Baden on the hoardings
The Whitecross Street Party was a two day festival held on Saturday 19 July 2014 and Sunday 20 July 2014
Beautiful work!!! 🙂 http://tanjakappler.es/blog/
Thanks Tanya 🙂
Great captures Stuart… I took my family there today, very enjoyable indeed.. Wonderful vibes!!