EGS is undoubtedly the most internationally recognised Finnish graffiti artist. His career started in Helsinki during the late 80’s and was part of the country’s first graffiti wave. EGS sees his art as an anthropological research into graffiti.
At first he searched for every piece of graffiti in his own neighbourhood, then in the rest of Helsinki before heading to meet and paint with like minded writers in all corners of Europe. During the past 25 years he has extended his travels to five continents and has painted in over 40 countries. He has sought inspiration in local graffiti scenes worldwide and collected global graffiti folklore for his own art.
This Friday night EGS will be opening his solo exhibition at China Heights Gallery in Sydney, if you’re in town don’t miss this one off opportunity to get close to the work of a european graffiti time-piece.
The details:
Opens Friday 6th February 6-8pm
Continues daily until Sunday 8th February, 12-5pm
China Heights Gallery
Level 3, 16-28 Foster Street, Surry Hills
Here’s the flyer and some teaser shots to get the blood pumping.
While in Sydney EGS linked with local louts CAIB and DES for a wall.
EGS