15TH - 30TH JULY 2023
Monochrome - International Urban Art Group Show
Limn Gallery presents 'Monochrome' an International Urban Art Group Show with all original works in Black and White, featuring some of the best urban artists from around the world.
Kicking off at 7pm Friday the 14th of July until the 30th of July 2023, Prepare to be captivated by a mesmerising display of original artworks where the power of black and white takes centre stage. 'Monochrome' will feature an international lineup that includes some of the best urban artists from around the world, each producing original work that will be available for purchase. This will be the first time a number of these artists have shown original works in New Zealand and is not to be missed.
Artist line up:
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Germany
MADC
MadC's graffiti-inspired style features vivid colours, dynamic calligraphy, and transparent layers that capture the energy of street art on a massive scale. MadC is also known for the '700-Wall' the largest graffiti mural created by a single person, taking four months to finish. Her work has been showcased in renowned publications like National Geographic, FAZ Magazine, Saatchi Magazine, GQ, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The Source, and GraffitiArt Magazine, among others. Click here to view MADC's Instagram.
Germany
MADC
MadC's graffiti-inspired style features vivid colours, dynamic calligraphy, and transparent layers that capture the energy of street art on a massive scale. MadC is also known for the '700-Wall' the largest graffiti mural created by a single person, taking four months to finish. Her work has been showcased in renowned publications like National Geographic, FAZ Magazine, Saatchi Magazine, GQ, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The Source, and GraffitiArt Magazine, among others. Click here to view MADC's Instagram.
Portugal
HELIOBRAY
HelioBray is an ever-evolving artist, continuously exploring his unique form of artistic expression. With a natural inclination towards alchemy and a deep empathy, he embodies the fusion of technical mastery and emotional expression. Throughout the years, HelioBray has traversed various stages and styles within the realm of graffiti, skillfully blending different techniques along the way. Click here to view Heliobray's Instagram.
Portugal
HELIOBRAY
HelioBray is an ever-evolving artist, continuously exploring his unique form of artistic expression. With a natural inclination towards alchemy and a deep empathy, he embodies the fusion of technical mastery and emotional expression. Throughout the years, HelioBray has traversed various stages and styles within the realm of graffiti, skillfully blending different techniques along the way. Click here to view Heliobray's Instagram.
Netherlands
DOES
DOES expands his artistic exploration by integrating graffiti artefacts into paintings, plaster sculptures and collage works. He treats graffiti as an archive, physically extracting samples from spray-painted walls. This contemporary urban archaeology showcases his roots and the impact of graffiti culture, employing scientific tools to emphasise his story. Click here to view Does' Instagram.
Netherlands
DOES
DOES expands his artistic exploration by integrating graffiti artefacts into paintings, plaster sculptures and collage works. He treats graffiti as an archive, physically extracting samples from spray-painted walls. This contemporary urban archaeology showcases his roots and the impact of graffiti culture, employing scientific tools to emphasise his story. Click here to view Does' Instagram.
England
ZEDSY
The anonymous British artist Zedsy’s work has appeared at Banksy’s Dismaland and Tate Modern, yet little is known about the elusive street-art figure. Zedsy utilises a stencil aesthetic with spray and acrylic paint to produce murals, paintings, prints and ephemera. In 2022, Zedsy staged an intervention at The Louvre, installing an altered version of a Claude Monet painting titled “Needle in a Haystack” in the galleries. Click here to view Zedsy's Instagram.
England
ZEDSY
The anonymous British artist Zedsy’s work has appeared at Banksy’s Dismaland and Tate Modern, yet little is known about the elusive street-art figure. Zedsy utilises a stencil aesthetic with spray and acrylic paint to produce murals, paintings, prints and ephemera. In 2022, Zedsy staged an intervention at The Louvre, installing an altered version of a Claude Monet painting titled “Needle in a Haystack” in the galleries. Click here to view Zedsy's Instagram.
New Zealand
ASKEW ONE
ASKEW ONE’s art evolves through absorbing influences, pushing boundaries, and exploring new ideas. His post-graffiti practice encompasses portraiture, text, abstraction, and urban investigations. He seamlessly shifts between screens, streets, and studios, constantly balancing aesthetics and concepts. Click here to view Askew One's Instagram.
New Zealand
ASKEW ONE
ASKEW ONE’s art evolves through absorbing influences, pushing boundaries, and exploring new ideas. His post-graffiti practice encompasses portraiture, text, abstraction, and urban investigations. He seamlessly shifts between screens, streets, and studios, constantly balancing aesthetics and concepts. Click here to view Askew One's Instagram.
France
NERONE
Nerone pushes the boundaries of street art with his unique blend of floral and abstract styles. His captivating works radiate vibrant colours and dynamic motion, delivering a positive message. Featured in global events and commissioned by international companies, Nerone's art spreads joy across cities worldwide. Click here to view Nerone's Instagram.
France
NERONE
Nerone pushes the boundaries of street art with his unique blend of floral and abstract styles. His captivating works radiate vibrant colours and dynamic motion, delivering a positive message. Featured in global events and commissioned by international companies, Nerone's art spreads joy across cities worldwide. Click here to view Nerone's Instagram.
New Zealand
ANDREW J. STEEL
Andrew J. Steel is a New Zealand contemporary artist who focuses on the art of storytelling. "An artist's role is to live a remarkable life and report back on it in their work. I make art to learn more about people & the world, then retell these stories in my work to offer perspective & peace - both for myself and for others seeking comfort through the arts”. Click here to view Andrew J Steel's Instagram.
New Zealand
ANDREW J. STEEL
Andrew J. Steel is a New Zealand contemporary artist who focuses on the art of storytelling. "An artist's role is to live a remarkable life and report back on it in their work. I make art to learn more about people & the world, then retell these stories in my work to offer perspective & peace - both for myself and for others seeking comfort through the arts”. Click here to view Andrew J Steel's Instagram.
Italy
RAUL
RAUL paints with instinctive speed and vibrant colours. His art materialises emotions, capturing faces encountered during travels, streets explored, and unfiltered thoughts. His work evokes intense sensations and reflects the boundless possibilities that arise from human connections. Click here to view Raul's Instagram.
Italy
RAUL
RAUL paints with instinctive speed and vibrant colours. His art materialises emotions, capturing faces encountered during travels, streets explored, and unfiltered thoughts. His work evokes intense sensations and reflects the boundless possibilities that arise from human connections. Click here to view Raul's Instagram.
USA
WOLFDOG
Ash Hayner, also known as Wolfdog, is an Atlanta-based artist who began his career as a graphic designer. He has developed a minimalist visual language, blending expressionism with technological layering. Hayner's work spans design, fine art, and murals, earning recognition in galleries and festivals worldwide. Click here to view Wolfdog's Instagram.
USA
WOLFDOG
Ash Hayner, also known as Wolfdog, is an Atlanta-based artist who began his career as a graphic designer. He has developed a minimalist visual language, blending expressionism with technological layering. Hayner's work spans design, fine art, and murals, earning recognition in galleries and festivals worldwide. Click here to view Wolfdog's Instagram.
New Zealand
JIMI GRINS
Jimi Grins is a New Zealand based pop artist and designer who has collaborated with creatives from around the world, working in illustrative, product, character design and hand paintings. Grin’s work is heavily influenced by cartoons and graffiti, forming a collage-like blend of twisted characters and colours for the world to enjoy. Click here to view Jimi Grins' Instagram.
New Zealand
JIMI GRINS
Jimi Grins is a New Zealand based pop artist and designer who has collaborated with creatives from around the world, working in illustrative, product, character design and hand paintings. Grin’s work is heavily influenced by cartoons and graffiti, forming a collage-like blend of twisted characters and colours for the world to enjoy. Click here to view Jimi Grins' Instagram.
Germany
MARKUS GENESIUS / WOW123
Markus Genesius continually evolves his writing style, blending tradition with innovation. He refines established forms and explores new possibilities, challenging the observer with complex compositions and dynamic structures. His art exudes a unique aesthetic, often eliciting a "WOW!" reaction upon first encounter, making it a personal signature of his work. Click here to view Markus Genesius' Instagram.
Germany
MARKUS GENESIUS / WOW123
Markus Genesius continually evolves his writing style, blending tradition with innovation. He refines established forms and explores new possibilities, challenging the observer with complex compositions and dynamic structures. His art exudes a unique aesthetic, often eliciting a "WOW!" reaction upon first encounter, making it a personal signature of his work. Click here to view Markus Genesius' Instagram.
England
PURE EVIL
Charles Uzzell-Edwards produces Pop-inspired prints and street art under the moniker Pure Evil. The U.K.-born and -based artist’s vibrant, stenciled, spray-paint figurations riff on distinctly American iconography such as the Statue of Liberty and on Andy Warhol subjects such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Elizabeth Taylor. Many of his portraits feature a signature splotch of paint, which drips like a tear just below the character’s eye. Click here to view Pure Evil's Instagram.
England
PURE EVIL
Charles Uzzell-Edwards produces Pop-inspired prints and street art under the moniker Pure Evil. The U.K.-born and -based artist’s vibrant, stenciled, spray-paint figurations riff on distinctly American iconography such as the Statue of Liberty and on Andy Warhol subjects such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Elizabeth Taylor. Many of his portraits feature a signature splotch of paint, which drips like a tear just below the character’s eye. Click here to view Pure Evil's Instagram.