Solo show Zurich

TILT

2015 AUG 27 – aug 30

CLOSER TO GOD IN HEELS 2

Tilt is an internationally recognised and traditional graffiti artist, originating from Toulouse in the South of France. As self declared “graffiti fetishist”, he learned his trade in the streets and on trains as a youngster. At the time he did his first tags on a skateboard ramp back in ’88, his ensuing career has been nourished and influenced by extensive traveling. Inspirational journeys have seen Tilt exhibit and leave his mark behind him in more than 25 countries.

Discover TILT original artworks

Tilt loves demonstrating that basic and primitive graffiti, it can be as powerful and complicated as 3D lettering, wild styles or characters. His focus on letters, high impact shapes and bright colours is a reflection of his history as a true graffiti writer, trained on the streets and in the train fields. Similarly, his extensive use of bubbly, curvaceous forms relates to his obsession with beautiful females.

Following classic hip-hop graffiti ideology, his individual styled name is the focal point in the majority of his paintings.

“Closer To Good In Heels.”

Tilt, 2015

A further characteristic of this art form is the exemplifying powerful originality, not stifled by education, socialization or even institutionalization.
In contrast to many contemporary artist’s endeavors for their art to be exhilarating and sensational, Ilk appreciates the very simple and contemplative appeal of his paintings.

While his pieces may seem disturbing and bewildering at the first look, they express a positiv and quirky vibe and demonstrate a remarkable sense for color combinations. Welcome to Ilk’s beautiful, surreal and unique world of eclecticism!