After a great post-Sandy inspired mural by How & Nosm (covered), it’s time for a new artist to take on the iconic Bowery & Houston wall. Legendary graffiti and fine artist Crash, a.k.a. John Matos (featured), was tasked to put his hybrid street & Lichtenstein–inspired style on this marquee location for New Yorkers to admire. Pulling from his deep arsenal of urban experience, Crash lived up to his reputation as he hit the ground running. As you can see above from the concept sketch that he shared with us, that his composition centers on the renowned spinach eating cartoon sailor Popeye. Check out a detailed first look at the creation below.
Streets: Crash Mural on Bowery & Houston
Posted by juggernut3, March 15, 2013