His works can be seen to mirror the rise and fall of the streets, as he symbolically recreates the urban environment, then vandalises it to reveal his vibrant transformations. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. Over the past decade, Martin has developed an unmistakable aesthetic combining abstract movement with figurative stencilled compositions. Please select the way you would like to hear from me: Email Phone. Martin Whatson (b.1984) is a Norwegian street artist best known for his calligraphic scribbles in grayscale voids. You can see Whatson's work finishing the piece on each sides of the road. From there walk across the parking lot to Henrik Bulls vei. To get to the art simply take the bus or train to Jessheim station. In Jessheim Whatson and Eric Ness Christiansen have done a huge piece together. Whatson has also done a piece at Bekkestua elementary school. The town center is only a short walk from the train station. You will find one of his pieces in this project at lille smuget in Asker. Martin Whatson has painted several walls around the Oslo region in correlation with a project called SPRAY. After following graffiti and its development, he started his own stencil production in the winter of 2004. While studying Art and Graphic design at Westerdals School of Communication, Oslo, he discovered stencils and the urban art scene. Mint condition, has been framed since receiving, print was originally shipped flat. His original work can be found in private collections and institutions with solo exhibitions featured in cities from Tokyo to LA, London to New York.Discover amazing street art around in Greater Oslo done by Martin Whatson. Martin Whatson, born 1984, is a Norwegian born and based stencil artist. Martins work features with festivals, projects and walls globally. whether immersing entirely or embellishing a detail, the images disappear beneath expressive, spray-painted strokes of assorted colours and textures.

True to form, no gray space stays gray for long in Martins presence. The ashen tones of the compositions and vacant backgrounds are reminiscent of his alternative canvases, the concrete. Sold out timed «12 hour» open edition, with COA. Paper embossed around the curtain edge for a 3D effect with the graffiti in the background. Almost stylised, these minimal figures are constructed of a few layers of hand-cut stencils. Giclee with 7 Colour Screen Print On 300 Gsm Somerset satin Paper. Delicate and organic characters feature butterflies, ballerinas and animals all rendered in empty grayscale space.

With as many works on walls as on canvas and paper, the relationship between vulnerability and strength remains constant in each work. This balance would come to define his creative approach. The evolution moved him closer to a simple yet effective aesthetic he believed could bridge the gap between the passion and spontaneity Graffiti held for him, with the fragility and transience of nature. In the early 2000s, this interest in layers became more literal with the introduction of stencils into his work. The same deconstructive processes can be seen in his creative influences of Jose Parla and Cy Twombly. The physical architecture of the city was a constant inspiration, the elaboration and destruction of each generation contributing to the urban infrastructure.

Growing up in Oslo Norway, Martin was an active part of the emerging graffiti scene of the early 90’s which at the time maintained zero tolerance. His works can be seen to mirror the rise and fall of the streets, as he symbolically recreates the urban environment, then vandalizes it to reveal his vibrant transformations. Over the past decade, Martin has developed an unmistakable aesthetic combining abstract movement with figurative stenciled compositions.

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