Ad agency CRE8IVE enlists international graffiti artist, Vans the Omega to paint TEDxCanberra red
Ad agency CRE8IVE is bringing internationally renowned graffiti artist Vans the Omega (left) to the capital as part of a celebration of art and culture at this Saturday's eagerly anticipated meeting of TEDxCanberra.Working within the event theme of 'An Optimistic Challenge', Vans the Omega will showcase his unique talent in the often polarising world of graffiti art, live, in a stripped-back performance that will see the artist create new artwork in less than a day, with over 600 event attendees watching on.
Attendees will be able to view Vans' creations at the Canberra Museum and Gallery courtyard from 10am. Regular updates from the auction will be made online at here as well as @_CRE8IVE on Twitter.
As Art Installation Partner at this year's sold out TEDxCanberra, CRE8IVE is excited to support and showcase Vans the Omega, an artist
with a gift for letterform, colour and impossible patterns. Vans has
been painting for over two decades travelling the world and consistently
pushing the boundaries of his specialism.
Each canvas that Vans creates will be sold through an auction, with proceeds going to a charity of the buyer's choice.
CRE8IVE are passionate about great art and design and, from their offices on London Circuit, help businesses face their communication challenges with an optimistic approach.
Says Alberto Florez, creative director and partner:"It's a huge pleasure that we can bring Vans to Canberra. We have long been admirers of his work and are excited by what he will produce at TEDxCanberra.
"TEDxCanberra is the perfect opportunity for CRE8IVE to further demonstrate our commitment to the arts. Our Optimistic Challenge is that great art and design should be celebrated and enjoyed in whatever form it takes. Art is a way to look at things differently and when you do that, new ideas are born. Business supporting art is an idea worth spreading."
Each canvas that Vans creates will be sold through an auction, with proceeds going to a charity of the buyer's choice.
CRE8IVE are passionate about great art and design and, from their offices on London Circuit, help businesses face their communication challenges with an optimistic approach.
Says Alberto Florez, creative director and partner:"It's a huge pleasure that we can bring Vans to Canberra. We have long been admirers of his work and are excited by what he will produce at TEDxCanberra.
"TEDxCanberra is the perfect opportunity for CRE8IVE to further demonstrate our commitment to the arts. Our Optimistic Challenge is that great art and design should be celebrated and enjoyed in whatever form it takes. Art is a way to look at things differently and when you do that, new ideas are born. Business supporting art is an idea worth spreading."
Tip: Wear a mask.
Real graffiti writers dont wear masks, dont you know anything!
Live painting at TEDxCanberra.
Visit cre8ive.com.au/TEDxCanberra from 9:30am Canberra time.
The finished piece up on CRE8IVE Vimeo account.
http://vimeo.com/49063944
$1,300 raised for charity.