Jun
12

The 8th Annual Welling Court Mural Project

The summer street art events don’t stop. This Saturday was the 8th annual block party for the Welling Court Mural Project, bringing its yearly cycle of murals to the small neighborhood in Astoria, Queens. I was joined by fashion designer Sharufa Walker who brought her colorful style to a few of the colorful walls.

 

Chris Soria and Marc Evan

Lexi Bella and Danielle Mastrion

Queen Andrea

Chris RWK

Eelco

TooFly

Camille Perrottet

Cey Adams

Elle, Mag Magrela, Shiro, Yes1

Lmnopi

Kwue Molly

Lady Pink

See One

ASVP

Crash

Panic Rodriguez

Turtle Caps

Danielle Mastrion

Rubin 415 and Joe Iurato

Hellbent

TooFly

Chris RWK

Marc Evan

Queen Andrea

Jun
19

Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade and Art Walls

The 34th annual Mermaid Parade took place in Coney Island this weekend. Like all parades, getting a good view can be a bit hectic. Luckily, there was enough action to catch in the surrounding area.

Coney Art Walls is a public art project curated by Jeffery Deitch. Running in its second year, it features a good collection of street artists and muralists. The parade afterparty provided a nice opportunity to catch mermaids in front of artistic backdrops. Shout out to Sonya, Stephanie, Christie, and everyone I photographed.

 

Girl posing in front of street art mural by London Police during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

London Police

Girl posing in front of street art mural by Retna during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Retna

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Lady Pink during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Lady Pink

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Timothy Curtis during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Timothy Curtis

Girls posing in front of street art mural by John Ahearn during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

John Ahearn

Girls posing in front of street art mural by D*Face during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

D*Face

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Eric Haze during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Eric Haze’s tribute to Adam “MCA” Yauch

Girl posing in front of street art mural by Sheryo & The Yok during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Sheryo & The Yok

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Ben Eine during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Ben Eine

Lady Aiko

Lady Aiko

People in costume posing in front of street art mural by Icy & Sot during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Icy & Sot

Girls posing in front of street art mural by London Police during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

London Police

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Tristan Eaton during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Tristan Eaton

Girl posing in front of street art mural by Nina Chanel during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Nina Chanel

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Sam Vernon during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Sam Vernon

Girls posing in front of street art mural by London Police during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

London Police

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Steve "ESPO" Powers during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Steve “ESPO” Powers

Girl posing in front of street art mural by Lady Pink during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Lady Pink

People in costume posing in front of street art mural by El Seed during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

El Seed

Women dancing during the mermaid parade at Coney Island

On the dancefloor

Girl posing in front of street art mural by D*Face during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

D*Face

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Eric Haze during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Eric Haze

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Pose during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Pose

Wild Women of Planet Wongo at the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Wild Women of Planet Wongo

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Retna during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Retna

Girl posing in front of street art mural by London Police during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

London Police

Drummers playing on the pier at Coney Island

Music on the pier

Girls posing in front of street art mural by Tristan Eaton during the mermaid parade in Coney Island

Tristan Eaton

Jun
12

The 7th Annual Welling Court Mural Project

The Welling Court Mural Project started in 2009 when the small community in Astoria, Queens asked Ad Hoc Art gallery to bring public art to the neighborhood. It has since become one of the best spots for street art in the city, with a public gathering happening yearly. I attended the block party Saturday, along with fashion blogger Debbie Ruiz who was my model for the day.

Street art mural by Joel Artista, Chris Soria, and Marc Evan at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Joel Artista, Chris Soria, and Marc Evan

Model in front of street art mural by Daze at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Daze

Muhammad Ali street art mural by Fumero at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

Muhammad Ali by Fumero

Street artist Dasic Fernandez painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Dasic Fernandez

Model in front of street art mural by Kwue Molly at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Kwue Molly

Street artists Meres One and Kenji painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Meres One and Kenji

Street artist Magda Love painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Magda Love

Street artist Brian Life painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Brian Life

Street art mural reflecting the Flint water crisis by Katie Yamasaki and Caleb Neelon at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

“There really is no safe level of lead.” Katie Yamasaki and Caleb Neelon bring awareness to the Flint water crisis

Model in front of street art mural by Kingbee at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Kingbee

Street artist Cram painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Cram

Street art mural by TooFly at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

TooFly

Street artist Jenna Morello painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Jenna Morello

Model in front of street art mural by Jcorp at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Jcorp

Street artist Bekit painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Bekit and Laws Crew

Street art mural by Sinned at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

Sinned

Model in front of street art mural by Crash at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Crash

Street art mural by Lmnopi at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Lmnopi – Boycott Driscoll’s

Street art by Chris RWK and Sean9Lugo at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

Chris RWK and Sean9Lugo

ladypink_welling

Lady Pink

Street art mural by Pyramid Oracle at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

Pyramid Oracle

Model in front of Frida Kahlo street art mural by Jules Muck at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Frida Kahlo by Jules Muck

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