Black and White Bushwick

I posted a few days ago about my visit to The Bushwick Collective in Brooklyn, NY.

I’m always drawn to the simplicity of black and white art. Here are a few of my favorites, one of which is unattributed so if you recognize the artist, let me know in the comments and I’ll tag them:

Audrey with a selfie stick instead of a cigarette holder. Updated for the millennium but possibly equally as destructive?

Art by Flye Life – The Bushwick Collective, NY

Faces in black and white

Art by ECB – Bushwick, NY

Art in Bushwick, NY

Art by Erin Gregory (EFG) – The Bushwick Collective, NY

This chilling and gorgeous piece of indentured servitude, plus my favorite blue nails

Art by Oji – The Bushwick Collective, NY

The remains of a piece by WRDSMTH and the amusing addition of a Michael Jackson stencil

Art by WRDSMTH and s0th1s – The Bushwick Collective, NY

The marrying of words and images

Art by Sara Erenthal – The Bushwick Collective, NY

Art by David Hollier – The Bushwick Collective, NY

and this ethereal ballerina

Art by Cdre – Bushwick, NY

I’ll do one more post at the end of this week and post other colorful bits and pieces from this great gallery.

WRDSMTH in Chicago

WRDSMTH in Chicago – Hubbard Street Mural Project

I love this guy. I discovered him on Instagram initially and have followed him for months. His technique combines a stenciled vintage typewriter with a short inspirational message “typed” on a wheat paste sheet. Simple, straightforward and striking. All the best S’s.

WRDSMTH In Chicago – lululemon on Southport

Until recently I’d only seen his work online because he’s based in LA. However, in the week I’ve been here in Chicago, I’ve found a number of his pieces around town.

Take a look at some of his Chicago work below and read this Hustle & Deal Flow interview if you want a bit more of his background.

WRDSMTH in Chicago – alley behind Galerie F

WRDSMTH in Chicago – Lacuna Lofts

WRDSMTH in Chicago – Star Lounge Coffee Bar

WRDSMTH and Meg Zany in Chicago – alley behind Galerie F

WRDSMTH in Chicago – Lacuna Lofts