Solo show Zurich

NASTY

13.04.2020 – 18.04.2020

BETWEEN THE LINES

Nasty’s art works are a homage to art in the streets as well as a reflection of his own artistic liberty, in terms of movement, colour, style, imagination and, of course, materials. A new series of subway maps entitled Between The Lines will be exhibited at Kolly Gallery from 13th to 18th April 2020.

Subway maps are where it all started. Indeed, it all started in the NYC subway system in the 1970ies. As one of the few artist Nasty is still following and defending the tradition of graffiti culture. He likes painting these maps because they remind him of his origins. From an aesthetic point of view, they are very inspiring to the artist, because of the graphic layout, the various lines, the different stations and city areas. Even the size is perfect to Nasty.

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„ Painting subway maps reminds me of where it all started.“

NASTY, 2020.

His art represents the aesthetics of Parisian streets back in the 1990s. Tags, throw ups, drips and references to the urban environment, such as “REP YOUR CITY”, “PARIS CITY” or “SON OF LIBERTY” are common elements in all his paintings. To interrupt the monotony of urban walls his throw ups and pieces diverge from the vertical as well as the horizontal construction dimensions of the walls. His striking calligraphic lettering keeps the graffiti spirit alive. Therefore passengers recognizes his distinctive style in his letters.

Nasty found his creativity especially in spraying unusual surfaces like, subway maps, metal subway signs and ceramic tiles from the Parisian subway system. All those unconventional materials have become Nasty’s signature.

Tania di Brita

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