Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
“Probably the scale of the work and the method of execution, though the idea generation is remarkably similar for all media. The workmanship can be challenging for walls. For the choice of material, we weigh up weatherability, consistency of the subsurface and the actual size of the surface we design. Depending on the medium, we mostly use a combination of...
“The biggest physical obstacles tend to be wall texture, weather, time constraints, and the challenge in being able to step back and see your progress. The mental obstacle is always feeling unprepared and inexperienced. No matter how many walls I paint I am always nervous showing up to paint.”...
“The biggest difference is the time constraint. In a studio environment you have time to plan, experiment, take things slowly, walk away and come back. In a mural setting it’s different because you are often working within a limited time frame if you have rented equipment. So I try to keep my mural installations within one-two weeks. This means I...
“I find walls much more imposing, but I love them; they intimidate me but I love being able to go ahead and do my work anyway. It’s like a personal challenge. There’s also a big difference, with the design depending on the texture of the wall or the light it gets.”...
“I have always found that getting proportions exact is a bit difficult working at large scale, and you need to keep in mind that colours should contrast to be visible at further distances, which is why I tend to use bold black outlines. When working on paper, you can really concentrate on minute details, but when painting a mural you have...
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“In the beginning of our process there’s no significant difference as we always sketch and draw the illustrations on paper first. But naturally, considerations regarding composition, scale and colour palette may vary when we’re creating a work for a specific location and of a particular size. We always focus on making the piece as eye-catching and impactful as possible.”...
“Fear of heights while painting big murals and at the same time extreme exhaustion from painting long hours and travelling a lot. It’s hard work but I do enjoy projects like this because they push me to my limits. Another obstacle has been working with whoever you have in the moment, thus learning to improvise, and all this comes from...
“I much prefer working on a larger scale. I love the social aspect of it, sussing out the vibe of the place and getting to know the locals, and living like one. Our murals tend to be quite site specific.”...
“I would say that the main differences are practical, because on a visual level my works for publishing or advertising are very similar to those on walls. Of course, when preparing an image for a wall painting, perhaps of large dimensions, this also counts in the design of the image itself. I also know that I will be less free...
“One of the reasons I started my artistic career in graffiti was that I could paint my letters and custom characters on a larger scale and in several places at once. Drawing on paper is something essential and that’s the most important stage for any creation, but the freedom you feel when painting outdoors is unique, the surroundings are a...
“The biggest obstacle for me in making murals is the technical organisation of the process. If I paint in a small town, it can be difficult to get ladders, aerial platforms or the necessary paints and I have to bring them from other cities.”...
