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Morley’s Street Art (106 Photos)
Content warning: Street Artist Morley This is an interview with the Los Angeles (California, USA) based artist Morley and some of his street art. 1. When, how and why did you become an artist? The sort of cheesy but true answer is that I believe we’re all born artists but
Street Artist Morley
This is an interview with the Los Angeles (California, USA) based artist Morley and some of his street art.
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When, how and why did you become an artist?
The sort of cheesy but true answer is that I believe we’re all born artists but at some point we let the world convince us otherwise.
The more practical answer is that I’ve been passionate my whole life about telling stories and self expression and when I moved from Iowa (where I was raised) to New York as a film student to attend the School of Visual Arts, I was exposed to a whole range of different art forms that I hadn’t explored before, which was a huge inspiration.
New York is of course known for its street art and discovering an art form that didn’t require a ton of money or permission was alluring. I started making stickers at first and then it expanded from there.
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How do you see your role as an artist today?
I would say that my role as an artist is to offer the relief that comes in discovering that you are not alone in how you feel- the joys and the sadness, the triumph and the tragedy.
Knowing that another person shares in how you feel and can find words, visuals, sound, movements, (etc.) to capture it, explore it and come a little closer to understanding it is a kind of communion between us all.
It can also help us understand perspectives that we are not familiar with, and build empathy. These are pretty vital things in life and being part of that experience is all I’ve ever aspired to.
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How would you describe your working method?
I try to find something I think or feel that I’d like to see if I was leaving work after a long day or just trying to keep my chin up- and see if I can express it in as concise a way as possible.
The kind of message you can read if you’re driving past it at 25 miles per hour. If I can pack a big idea into only a few words I’ve succeeded. Then I use those words along a drawing of myself because I want them to be coming from another person- someone as unglamorous and real as they are.
I want to offer words from a friend, a comrade, someone who shares the trenches with them. Then I print these out and look for the best environments to paste them into.
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Can you name some contemporary works of art or projects that inspire you?
There’s a ton of great artists that I love but a few I’m particularly inspired by at the moment are the various public installations by Michael Pederson, the newest album by Lucy Dacus and the cartoons of Ross Bryant.
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5. How can artists be paid for their work and at the same time maintain a critical attitude towards the commercial art market and public funding partners?
I’m not sure I’d be able to answer for anyone but myself. I think the trick is to stay keenly aware of your personal convictions- what matters to you, what feels important- when you don’t have anyone trying to pay you for your work.
If money starts finding its way to you- keep your convictions close and try to only compromise if you’ve given real thought and consideration. To me, the only real way to sell out is if you abandon what matters to you. What that looks like can’t be defined by anyone but you.
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What would you like to change in the street art world?
The backbiting is a real drag. I wish we all supported each other in the scene more. I understand a bit of drama from time to time but it serves no purpose to spend your time fighting with another artist. I make art for people who aren’t familiar with the politics of the street art community and I wish more artists felt the same.
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Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
Chalk Artist David Zinn
David Zinn is a street artist known for transforming ordinary urban landscapes into imaginative worlds. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Zinn has been creating street art since the 1980s. His medium of choice is chalk, which perfectly capturing the fleeting nature of street art.Zinn’s creations often feature playful creatures, such as his well-known character Sluggo—a green monster with endearing eyes—and a flying pig named Philomena. These characters are typically placed in unexpected settings, interacting with real-world objects in surprising ways that challenge viewers’ perceptions and bring joy to public spaces.
David Zinn’s work is characterized by its blend of whimsy, humor, and a masterful use of the urban canvas, making everyday scenes magical and inviting passersby to stop and ponder, or smile.
More by David Zinn: Cuteness overload! Chalk Art by David Zinn (6 photos)
Tragically or luckily, Ethan has lost count of his petals
Life lessons from augmented pareidolia the first yo is given, but the second yo is earned
Sibling Pep Talk
Jeremy’s First Lair
Nadine Listens to the Grapevine
Reading is Enflowering
Bernice is easily the most intimidating dodgeball player for her size
Chloe is 95% Burmese and 5% Fescue
Fly-by-night Impossibility
Fran’s summer hairstyle is 100% natural with very healthy roots
Lily can’t decide if she’s an understood overachiever or an overstood underachiever; either way, she’s making a lot of progress.
Looks like another long day of things stubbornly refusing to be impossible
Low altitude impossibilities at the Sideways Flying R
Marv learned this look from the puppy next door; he’s hoping your pocket is full of flies
Nadine and the Hydrophobic Frog
Nadine and the Silent Standoff
Philomena is a big fan of escapist literature
Philomena likes to start her days by watching for the second most impossible thing to happen
Rosie has an excellent sense of smell, which is why she always carries an olfactory support flower
Summer mood Angus will concede to flowers on his shirts and umbrellas in his drinks, but that’s where he draws the line
This message brought to you by the Underfoot Arts Council and a philanthropic hole in the ground
More!: Whimsical Wonders: 7 Enchanting Chalk Artworks by David Zinn
What do you think about the chalk art by David Zinn? Do you have a favorite?
Street Art by David Zinn
Online store and information hub for the street art of ephemeral sidewalk chalk artist David Zinn, known for his cheerful 3D (three-dimensional) creatures including the stalk-eyed monster Sluggo, flying pig Philomena, and adventurous mouse Nadine.street art by david zinn
Ross Bryant (@rossbb) • Instagram photos and videos
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