Step into the world of calligraphy with this engaging workshop!
Learn how to elevate your writing by incorporating artistic design, enhancing your decorative visual communication skills.An experienced artist will guide you through a collaborative piece while introducing a range of calligraphy lettering techniques.Beginners will gain a strong foundation in calligraphy across different mediums, while more advanced participants will have the chance to refine and expand their skills.
BSAF makes it easy to experience some of Brisbane’s latest and greatest murals with our Street Art Cycling Tours!
Led by a local street artist, you’ll enjoy a guided ride along Brisbane’s scenic bike paths, discovering brand-new works from BSAF 2024 alongside iconic murals from previous years.The tour will take you through the CBD and surrounding suburbs, offering insight into the artists and stories behind these impressive creations.You can leave the lycra at home. This relaxed afternoon ride is designed for all ages and fitness levels to soak in Brisbane’s vibrant art scene and beautiful surroundings.
BSAF makes it easy to experience some of Brisbane’s latest and greatest murals with our Street Art Cycling Tours!
Led by a local street artist, you’ll enjoy a guided ride along Brisbane’s scenic bike paths, discovering brand-new works from BSAF 2024 alongside iconic murals from previous years.
The tour will take you through the CBD and surrounding suburbs, offering insight into the artists and stories behind these impressive creations.
You can leave the lycra at home. This relaxed afternoon ride is designed for all ages and fitness levels to soak in Brisbane’s vibrant art scene and beautiful surroundings.
An experienced aerosol artist will lead your group through the creation of a collaborative wall piece, introducing participants to the fundamentals of marking, spraying, and conceptual approaches. Beginner attendees will walk away with a stronger understanding of the techniques needed to complete a mural, while those with more experience will have the chance to sharpen their skills. Participants will also explore the different types of spray cans and caps available, learn how to work with a variety of surfaces, and delve into much more.
Rossella, originally from Brescia, Italy, has always had a passion for art. After studying Fine Arts in Bologna, she set off to explore the world, creating murals inspired by the places she visits. Her travels continue to fuel her creativity, with each mural capturing elements of the local culture and landscape. Through her work, Rossella aims to bring color and joy to the spaces she paints, using art to connect with people and share stories. Her murals reflect her belief in art’s ability to build understanding and bring people together, making each piece a unique celebration of the world’s diversity.
In my work, I am creating compressed versions of the Australian environment where indigenous species are competing for space between the introduced flora and fauna.
I start with research and images of the particular species and then assemble my palette. I am inspired by colour combination and patterns that I see in everyday life, in nature and design. My process is playing with patterns, colour and negative space to see what emerges and take risks, do something I haven’t done before. Behind the playfulness is the question, can there eventually be a harmonious balance between the different species?
Leans is a young artist based in Brisbane, Australia. His work Is influenced by his daily intake of the internet, art history, the people that surround him, the past, the future and everything in between. Through his work he strives to fabricate a surreal vision that can be seen by the viewer on numerous occasions and enjoyed in alternative ways on each visit.
Leans is an interdisciplinary artist. Through the mediums of oil paint, wooden sculpture, embroidery, animation and Bronze, Leans combines psychedelic pop elements with traditional techniques to give birth to a new world.
The artist draws inspiration from the likes of Rick Griffin, R.Crumb and living artists such as Takashi Murakami and Daniel Arsham. Leans combines these influences with his graffiti roots and offers a captivating stance on modern psychedelic art.
Leans believes that through the use of new technology and traditional techniques, he can carve a new path in the psychedelic pop world.
Russell Fenn, better known as Sofles, is an Australian graffiti artist originating from Brisbane. Self-taught, he has been honing his skills for over 20 years, exploring various mediums such as spray paint, acrylic, drawing and brush painting, as well as digital and illustration works. Sofles’ large scale murals have taken him around the world ten times over and now grace many of the world’s largest cities, including Berlin, Copenhagen, Oslo, Las Vegas, and LA. Sofles has a clear goal with his art; he aims to create strong images that evoke emotions in people.
“I believe art should be an important part of the city landscape. I want to create public art for people to enjoy, to transform spaces”
This May, the world-renowned Meeting of Styles returns to Australia, bringing together some of the most electrifying graffiti and street artists from across the country and beyond. Part of a global network of urban art festivals, Meeting of Styles celebrates the vibrant culture of graffiti, muralism, and large-scale street art, transforming public spaces into dynamic canvases of creativity.
With walls as its stage and spray cans as its voice, the event is more than just a showcase – it’s a movement. Expect live painting, immersive installations, workshops, and an atmosphere charged with artistic energy. Whether you’re an artist, a street art enthusiast, or just curious about the culture.
Meeting of Styles will take place 10th & 11th May from 9am – 5pm at Superordinary, 175 MacArthur Ave, Hamilton (FREE EVENT).
Follow @MeetingofStylesAu on Instagram for updates on the lineup, locations, and more details as we gear up to make Meeting of Styles 2025 an unforgettable celebration of urban art!
Join us at the BSAF 2025 + Meeting of Styles: Launch Party on 10th May from 5pm at Superordinary! Tickets available HERE.
Click HERE for more information on Meeting of Styles Australia 2025.
Brisbane / Meanjin Paste Up Festival (BMPUF) is being run for the first time in Brisbane / Meanjin, as a component of the BSAF and Meeting of Styles in May 2025. Inspired by similar events in Argentina and London, BMPUF offers artists from around the world the chance to travel to Brisbane / Meanjin vicariously through their art.
Why?
Hoping to raise the profile and appreciation of paste-up – a form of street art that, despite its rich and important role in history, tends to fly under the radar. Paste up is arguably the most democratic form of art because it can be done by anyone with no need for qualifications or approval from the establishment. The safer process makes it more equitable – it allows the artist to create their art from a safe place (e.g. home, the library, etc.) and to spend only a very short time in the public realm doing the actual pasting.
Paste-ups typically involve paper-based artworks adhered to walls or other public surfaces using an adhesive paste. The method itself is quick and easy to execute. Paste-ups can be anything from simple text-based posters to complex, multi-layered images and collages. While graffiti and murals tend to dominate the street art scene, paste-ups are transient and often layered intentional or unintentional collaborations between multiple artists. “Artists know that their work might vanish overnight under a new layer of urban life.”
