He calls himself Lucks, and that’s the theme he weaves through his art – luck, its symbolism, its indiscriminate randomness. This Brisbane artist channels his observations of a life hard-lived into experiences on the canvas. A former Catholic who still leans on the inculcation of faith and its symbols to influence his acrylic and oil media: a brightly spray-painted silhouette of the Virgin Mary, also representing the voodoo Goddess of Good Fortune, juxtaposes two religions that are in conflict yet share the same message of hope through the strong female archetype. Typical Lucks. For more than 30 years Lucks has employed the spray can to hiss and spit his visual stories into life, first as a street artist and now onto canvas.

Mark P is a Samoan artist and graphic designer that lives in Brisbane. He has an interest in printmaking as well as mural work and enjoys incorporating elements of his Samoan heritage in contemporary ways. Through his artwork, he uncovers a new and fresh look at Samoan motifs and themes.

The duo Medianeras is a duo composed of two argentine women street artists from Rosario, Argentina. Vanesa Galdeano and Analí Chanquía have been creating their works for more than 10 years in the public space. They started producing together in 2014. Since then, they have created MEDIANERAS (in english: sidewalls) and share the same concerns and interests related to urban space and public art. Medianeras painted together in cities such as Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Fortaleza (Brazil), Hollbox (Mexico), London, Wiesbaden (Germany), Covilha (Portugal), Lisbon, Salamanca (Spain), Madrid, Rosario (Argentina), Buenos Aires, Bangkok (Thailand), La Paz (Bolivia), among others.

Mouf has been painting his unique curious characters around Brisbane for a number of years, he has an interest in the absurd and colourful which is seen in the entities of his creation. His practice is influenced by his explorations of the forgotten spaces around Brisbane and the underground street art movement that has existed in these spaces for decades.

Hailing from Brisbane, Sofles jokes that his tag sounds like a box of tissues or something from a Hallmark card. He began painting graffiti in 2000 and soon wanted to get better as fast as he could. He began experimenting with 3Ds, however a more traditional style was developed and then improved upon. He quickly became known around the globe as an artist putting in both quantity and quality. As he mastered his craft, Sofles gained the reputation of “Special Effects Wizard”, a reference to his uncanny ability to take any style to the next level.

Sortwo has been doing art since he was 13 years old. Born and raised in the Basque Country (Spain), he got an appreciation for the street art around his neighborhood and it developed into his lifestyle. Art has opened doors for him and allowed him to travel to different countries and practice his passion.
He works with a variety of art methods, never limiting his imagination. His phenomenal style has adapted to indoor and outdoor environments, often creating detailed surrealistic paintings. His primary works are detailed murals created through the use of paint rollers, paint brushes, and spray paint.

Suki is a Melbourne based artist who works primarily with urban art installations and printmaking, though also explores materials including fabric, fibre, ink and found objects. Combining subtle femininity and the natural world she creates works that contrast and complement the walls of the city. Travelling around the country and overseas to share her art Suki seeks to draw attention to the beauty in the decay of urban walls and the disparity of quiet images against the busy world of city life.

Spectator Jonze is the moniker of the artist within Deena Lynch. Jonze was born in Yokohama, Japan to a Taiwanese mother and Australian father. She migrated to Australia under interesting and less than certain circumstances when she was 6 years old.
She grew in many different homes and situations – not quite an orphan, not quite belonging anywhere. This put her in touch with a myriad of people and demons coming from disjointed backgrounds themselves or from a position of power. Being in contact with emotional, physical and sexual abuse pushed her into the safety of PTSD where suppression, depression and dissociation became a survival tactic.
Having always carried a creative mind, it was only natural for Jonze to use art and music as an outlet of expression. 2017 was the year she finally came to an age and understanding to tackle her mental health, quirks and trauma. Art became a medium she utilised as a cathartic vessel to uncover the secrets she had even hidden from herself. ‘Spectator Jonze’ is the culmination of self-discovery and healing that has evolved into a people project of passion – bringing mental health to light by depicting the often taboo subject of our individual battles into a colourful, comedic display of imperfectly perfect beauty.

We are Artists, Designers, Illustrators, Photographers, Painters, Teachers and Learners. First and foremost, we’re creative thinkers dedicated to bringing a glass half full attitude to everything we do. From rural Australian silo murals to laneways in Nepal, we strive to bring colour and empowerment to communities everywhere.

As a collaboration between the Queensland Poetry Festival and Brisbane Street Art Festival, watch a wall of words emerge as six of Australia’s most exciting and acclaimed poets create an artwork with stunning original poetry and illustrations. Emerging local poets, Anna Jacobson, Anisa Nandaula, Shastra Deo, Raelee Lancaster, Sachem Parkin Owens and Mindy Gill, will be writing their words on a Temporary Wall in the Fortitude Valley Mall, in a blending of poetry and public art.