A new bubble wall emerges.....

Under the directorship of Richard "Popx Art" Baker, a new bubble wall is emerging on the exposed Funky Pumpkin wall in New Brighton. Popx is working alongside youth to create meaningful bubbles, plus anyone else is invited to add their own bubble. Brighton is becoming an artistic wonderland :)

And the wall came tumbling down........

Three years on from the quakes, and buildings in  Brighton continue to be demolished due to structural damage, taking with them some wonderful artwork. The demolition of one wall however, often exposes yet another wall waiting for an enthusiastic new artist to come along and weave their magic :)

Transitional Installations

Mural Madness was always about beautifying naked spaces in Brighton, and being temporary by nature. Earthquake recovery. As buildings came down, exposed walls were beautified with amazing artworks by talented artists. A second phase has now begun. More buildings are being demolished, taking their artworks with them. Sad, but exciting, as it means progress for Brighton. The good news is that new murals continue to appear, and artists continue to offer their talents. The evolution of Mural Madness continues!

Artistic styles abound

Artist Profile: Richard 'Popx' Baker

Richard 'Popx' Baker is a local Christchurch artists who has contributed to many of the murals in and around Brighton, and Christchurch, and continues to do so. He is often found  adding finishing touches to walls that have been collaborated on by many artists.  Framing large murals in the form of the word LOVE is a favourite. Popx loves to chat with the local passersby, and is a fantastic role-model for youth. Thanks Popx for all your continued support!

http://issuu.com/the.star/docs/113084pp/5

Artists continue to beautify Brighton

As the months roll on by, artists can still be found around the Brighton Mall, finishing off , tiding up and creating new art pieces. Brighton has also be fortunate in that plants and gardens from the Ellerslie Flower Show have been donated to the area, further beautifying the mall.

Bubble Wall Nears Completion

With the support of Accessman, a scissorlift was bought on site last week to enable artists (namely Popx)  to complete the top section of the Bubble Wall. Now all that is required is the wonderful sponsor's logos to go up.

Buildings demolished - art revealed!

Many wonderful artists have spent literally hundreds of hours working away in an area which has become known as "The Quad." This area, in behind Couplands, was only seen by those who used the alley way beside the old chemist.
Over the last few weeks, the buildings in front of The Quad have been demolished due to structural damage caused by the quakes.  This is a reoccurring theme in the Brighton Mall. However, the demolition has revealed all the stunning artwork that was once hidden. Thank you to all the amazing artists who have been helping to rejuvenate Brighton with their artworks ;)

Updated artists list

Mural Madness Map and Artists

1	Storer Motors	Mickael El Fathi,  Joseph Descamps – France (Faces)
2	Backpackers	Kimberley Armstrong – UK (Flowers)
3	Lianne Dalziel’s Office	Uni Students
3a	Bear	Ry Palmer - Brighton
4	Vacant Lot	Jon Drypnz – Wellington
5	Creative Quarter	Many – see separate page
5a	Thai Shop	Jim Hobby – Kaiapoi (Elephants)
6	Bike Shop	Jon Drypnz - Wellington  (Cyclist)
7	Vacant Lot	Love Mural: Lyn Taylor, Jim Hobby, Richard “Popx” Baker et al (Beach scene)
8	Vacant Lot	Cinzah Merkins and Karl Sheriden (Dregs) Auckland  (Flowing hair, etc)
8a	Bar25	Natalie McIllwraith  - Brighton (Tree and butterflies) Mark Cately – Christchurch (Polar Bear) David Anselmo Jorquera Pozo – Chile (Tribal Face)
9	Vacant Lot	Aaron Dekker  (Ape) and Jon Drypnz (Spacial)
10	Hotel	Peter Donelly (Brighton Sand Artist)
10a	Super Liquor	Olivier Tenedor /Maria Carrera – Argentina   (Fish)
11	Gift Shop	Lesley Fulford – Brighton  (Flowers)
11a	Bollards	Janet Jones-Poole and Visually Impaired
12	Fish n Chicken	Lyn Taylor  - Brighton (Underwater scene)
13	Shoreline Fitness	Ellen Jones-Poole – Brighton  (Dr Who)
14	Shoreline Fitness	April Murray  - Brighton (Computer Game)
15	Traders	Denise Mill – Brighton (Girl)
16	Shoreline Fitness	Koti Puru, Joanna Wildish, Richard “Popx” Baker, Josh, Vinnie, et al (Bubble Wall)
17	Public Toilets	Pearl (Embassy) and friends (graff art), Katrin Kadelke  - Germany (Three Birds) , Jacqui Cotter and Merlin – Brighton (Godwits)
18	Corrugated Fences                Josh Montgomery, et al – (Mountains, etc)
19	Curtains Galore	Clint Park – Brighton (Stripes and Drips)
20	The Quad	Many – see separate page
21 Kim’s Takeaways Dave Grace  - Brighton (Hamburger)
22 Menage a Trois Brighton traffic circle Jim Hobby – (Sepia Brighton beach scene)
http://muralmadnessinbrighton.blogspot.co.nz

 

Mural Madness 2013

A new year has arrived, and many more artworks have appeared. Some shop owners have approached artists and put in requests, which is wonderful. May the murals continue to spread and evolve. Brighton is looking very colourful.  Mural Madness is currently seeking funding to allow the purchase of more supplies for artists.