Archives for May 2010

Deuce 7 & Friends mural. Photo courtesy Secret Project Robot (c. Jaime Rojo)

“Mystic Stylez:” Deuce 7 + Friends

Deuce 7 is a prolific street artist from the Midwest whose work you’ve probably seen even if you aren’t familiar with his name. He’s got something of a following with people who follow street art but also maintains a low profile and there’s definitely an air of mystery surrounding him. This is probably appropriate given the hit and run tactics required of the form. Deuce 7 seems to want to avoid conflict and erasures: he often chooses buildings slated for demolition, concrete barriers and other surfaces that don’t have proprietary owners. Deuce 7 represents the breed of street art that is more image-based than typographical. He also stands apart because he works with a broader range of techniques and materials in addition to traditional spray paint.

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