In 2009, hungry for more, Pierrick and his closest and most determined friends formed a crew intent on leaving their mark on Parisian metro cars, trains and tunnels. Filled with adrenaline and flirting with the law, the crew's work is emotional, provocative and bold.
At the same time, Pierrick started to try his hand at graphic design, creating pieces for artists, clothing brands, and, particularly, concerts and bands. This allowed Pierrick to perfect his style and find a way to ingrain the artistry and philosophy of graffiti into his work.
For the last two years, Pierrick has been hard at work creating novel and highly personal pieces, notably calling on riot scenes to create a provocative angle, while examining the emotions that graffiti, an often-marginalized and misunderstood art form, has created. This highly personal project, which has received a great deal of care and effort, was born from his experiences and adventures with his Parisian "vandal" graffiti crew.
His work offers viewers a captivating experience. What looks like a mix of shapes and colours from close morphs into a distinct scene when observed from far. "Beautiful from far, but far from beautiful" seems to be the most apt way of describing this project. All in all, what could pass as something simple and provocative is actually much more complex and political, harkening back to graffiti's very identity.
STREET JUSTICE will be on display at 1181 Ste-Catherine O. on Thursday, September 10th, from 6-10pm. Beverages will be provided courtesy of Broken Seven, and Louie P and The Holy will hold down the music throughout the evening. RSVP on the Facebook page!
