A Russian graffiti artist P183 aka "Bankski" to some, is behind Banksy-like murals that have been showing up in and around Moscow. The Banksy comparison though shouldn't be taken too far. P183 could as easily be linked with Blek le Rat as an influence - in the end it's about P183's work and his brave venture in Russia at a time of deep political unrest. The Banksy comparison has helped give him some profileThere is little out there about the man himself. According to reports P183's a 28-year old dude named Pavel. Other sources claim he's an active member of the Russian LiveJournalcommunity.
P183's street art - raw eye-catching stuff - has drawn the Banksy comparisons for obvious reasons. In the Moscow area his mural-style graffiti turns up on median dividers, walls, even on bridges. He has also undertaken some fairly ambitious mixed media installations.
P183 and Banksy have their own distinctive styles. Wit and message are neatly combined in some of Banksy's best work. The humor doesn't detract from the power of the message. P183 also sends a strong message. There is a visceral, dramatic quality to some of his work. It will be interesting to see where he takes it.
Check out the video beneath with more of P183's work to accompanying beats.
P183's street art - raw eye-catching stuff - has drawn the Banksy comparisons for obvious reasons. In the Moscow area his mural-style graffiti turns up on median dividers, walls, even on bridges. He has also undertaken some fairly ambitious mixed media installations.
P183 and Banksy have their own distinctive styles. Wit and message are neatly combined in some of Banksy's best work. The humor doesn't detract from the power of the message. P183 also sends a strong message. There is a visceral, dramatic quality to some of his work. It will be interesting to see where he takes it.
Check out the video beneath with more of P183's work to accompanying beats.
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