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2024

URBAN ART Festival

Dieses Jahr wurde ich wieder eingeladen um beim Urban Art Festival in Amstetten eine Wand zu gestalten.
Innerhalb von 4 Tagen sprühte ich eine große Konzeptwand.

Vier Tage voller Farben

Zum vierten Mal in folge fand das Festival in Amstetten statt. An diesem Wochenende wurden (inter-)nationale Künstler eingeladen die grauen Wände der Stadt künstlerisch zu gestalten. Ich durfte heuer die Eishalle (Stadionstraße 12, 3300 Amstetten) bemalen. Aufgrund der Größe und des Detailgrades startete ich damit schon am Donnerstag, zwei Tage vor Festivalstart. Das war eine sehr gute Entscheidung, denn aufgrund der Hitze von über 32°C musste ich mehr & längere Pausen einlegen um nicht zu kollabieren.

Nochmal zurück zum Anfang

Bevor ich allerdings mit dem eigentlichen Sprühen vom Bild anfangen konnte, musste ich die Rohbeton-Wand mit Tiefengrund einlassen. Daraufhin strich ich die gesamte Fläche zwei Mal mit weißer Fassadenfarbe. Aber warum eigentlich der Aufwand und nicht einfach auf den Beton lossprühen? 
Ganz einfach gesagt: Ich arbeite genau und möchte immer höchste Qualität liefern. Und dazu gehört es den Untergrund bestmöglich für ein Graffiti vorzubereiten. Je besser die Basis ist, umso länger hat man Freude mit dem Wandbild.
Ich war sehr froh mit einer Teleskop-Hebebühne arbeiten zu können. Dies erleichtert das Malen enorm und spart viel Kraft. Über vier Tage hinweg würde man mit einer Leiter einiges an Höhenmetern sammeln.

Das Konzept

Das Bild soll nicht nur schön aussehen, sondern auch eine Geschichte erzählen. Auf der rechten Seite sieht man ein kleines Mädchen, welches in ihrem Traumtagebuch liest. Links sind die einzelnen Tagebuchseiten mit ihren Träumen/Wünschen zu sehen – diese sind zugleich die verschiedenen Bereiche der AVB. Daneben ist das Kind als erwachsene Frau. Glücklich, weil sich ihre Träume verwirklicht haben. Man sieht auch noch eine hellblaue Linie über das Bild fliegen. Diese kann als Verbindung zwischen Gegenwart und Zukunft gesehen werden.

Vielen Dank für die makellose Organisation und das tolle Event!

Pressebericht: NÖN
Fotocredits: Daniel Schalhas (inShot) | Nadine Werjant

PROJEKT

MUSICAL

Ich durfte das Bühnenbild für “We Will Rock You”, das original Musical von Queen & Ben Elton, malen.

we will rock you musical amstetten

Sprayer und Bühnenbild?

Anfang des Jahres bekam ich eine sehr außergewöhnliche Anfrage. Nämlich, ob ich das Bühnenbild für das Musical “We Will Rock You” in Amstetten malen kann. Selbstverständlich war ich sofort mit an Board. Gerade so ausgefallene Projekte sind extrem spannend und lehrreich.
Meine Aufgabe war es einen rustikalen/rostigen Look zu sprühen. Sämtliche Requisiten zu gestalten und der ganzen Kulisse einen unverwechselbaren Style zu geben. 

vorher nachher foto musical
heart break hotel vorher nachher

6 Wochen harte Arbeit

So ein großes Projekt ist nicht von heute auf morgen umgesetzt. Über einen Zeitraum von 6 Wochen habe ich im Alleingang Stück für Stück der ~120m² Fläche besprüht und unzählige Requisiten künstlerisch gestaltet. Es war aber auch sehr spannend zu sehen, was sich sonst noch alles hinter den Kulissen getan hat und mit welcher Genauigkeit das gesamte Team den “Musical Sommer” auf die Beine gestellt hat. 

requisiten musical sommer
bühnenbild musical

Bühne wurde gerockt

Gerade zu Beginn hatte ich großen Respekt vor dem Projekt. Ich wusste nicht genau was auf mich zukommen wird, wie die Umsetzung funktioniert und generell – eine neue Situation. Um so stolzer bin ich darauf aus meiner Komfortzone gegangen zu sein und das Bühnenbild gerockt zu haben. Es war ein unglaublich schöner Moment das fertige Werk, nach so vielen Wochen harter Arbeit, im vollen Glanz zu sehen.

Fotocredits: Stefan Sappert

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2023

EUROPEAN TOUR

8 countries, 10 cities and lots and lots of spray cans in the trunk.
On August 23rd I started my European tour. I drove from city to city for 2 months to design a wall at each location.

How it all started!

It started with the decision to quit my job as a social pedagogue to become a full-time artist. Not an easy step, but I wanted to take my happiness into my own hands and fulfill one of my biggest dreams.

The Route

I traveled alone through Europe. My only companion: my converted small car. It was my sleeping place, studio, kitchen and workplace. In total, I drove 3568km. My destinations: Trnava (Slovakia), Pécs (Hungary), Osijek (Croatia), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Udine (Italy), Bozen (Italy), Biel/Bienne (Switzerland), Belfort (France), Nancy (France) & Mainz (Germany).
Meine Stationen waren: Trnava (Slowakei), Pécs (Ungarn), Osijek (Kroatien), Ljubljana (Slowenien), Udine (Italien), Bozen (Italien), Biel/Bienne (Schweiz), Belfort (Frankreich), Nancy (Frankreich) & Mainz (Deutschland).

HERE you find the article of KRONE

Beim Graffiti sprühen
graffiti in slovakia

1.Station ‑ Trnava (SVK)

My first stop took me to Trnava in Slovakia. After half a year of planning, I was finally ready to go. I was able to spray my first wall and was over the moon.

HERE you find the article of NÖN

2.Station ‑ Pécs (HUN)

I continued across the hinterland to Hungary. On my first attempt, I was driven away from the wall. One day later I had more luck and got my place. The result was a very dynamic and aggressive work.
 
HERE you find the article of NÖN
graffiti in hungary

3.Station ‑ Osijek (HRV)

I continued on to Croatia. I had now arrived in the middle of the tour. Nevertheless, the heat got the better of me. At 39 degrees Celsius, I sprayed an 11-meter-wide mural. I had to stop in between because the heat was making my eyes black. But I was able to keep going and finish the work.
 
HERE you find the article of NÖN

4.Station ‑ Ljubljana (SVN)

I left the heat and headed for Slovenia in the rain. I found a beautiful wall in the middle of the city. It's an old prison wall with a lot of charm. My 4th stop and I was already running out of energy. A second day's break was on the agenda.
 
HERE you find the article of NÖN
graffiti in slovenia
graffiti wall in udine italy

5.Station ‑ Udine (ITA)

After a short break, I moved on to Italy. I sprayed another very dynamic picture - very much in the style of Pécs. I had now been on the road for several weeks.
 
HERE you find the article of NÖN

6.Station ‑ Bozen (ITA)

My second stop in Italy. I went to South Tyrol. Inspired by the gigantic Dolomites, I created a picture of a golden eagle. The entire underpass now shines in a new design.
 
HERE you find the article of NÖN
graffiti in italy
graffiti in switzerland

7.Station ‑ Biel (CHE)

I continued over the Flüela Pass (2500m) into Switzerland. When I crossed the mountains, it wasn't just the 15-year-old car that was left breathless, but me too. The sight of the mountain peaks was amazing. In Biel, I sprayed a woman floating in time.
 
HERE you find the article of NÖN

8.Station ‑ Belfort (FRA)

Then I went to France. In Belfort, I sprayed the violin player. She plays calmly in front of an empty stadium. She symbolizes that you should pursue your dreams. No matter whether you get encouragement or not - you should do what makes you happy.
 
HERE you find the article of NÖN

9.Station ‑ Nancy (FRA)

Another stop in France was in Nancy. I sprayed on an abandoned railroad line. I had now been on the road for almost 2 months. I was always alone and lived in isolation. It wasn't always easy for me. But I was able to grow and learn a lot for my life.
 
HERE you find the article of NÖN

10.Station ‑ Mainz (GER)

My last stop took me to Germany. There I was able to design a 180m^2 wall. It was the biggest work I have ever sprayed in my life. I was commissioned by the state capital of Mainz to spray a Gutenberg mural. The highway was partially closed especially for me. That was an amazing feeling and an unbelievably great end to the tour.
 
HERE you find the article of NÖN
HERE you find the article of Tagesschau
HERE you find the article of Allgemeine Zeitung
HERE you find the article of Merkurist
HERE you find the article of SWR
graffiti in germany
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MARCH & APRIL 2023

Interior Design Graffiti

Hello my dear friends of spray art!

In the last two months came again a lot of paint on the wall. Among other things, I sprayed my first container - it was great! However, there is also a big change in my life.

But before I went to St.Pölten. I was commissioned by the Beta Campus to design the new location at Raiffeisen Corner. I was given a large office wall, which is enthroned on the third floor above the rooftops of the city. I picked up the color concept from the modern space and created a geometric abstract mural. I spent the first half day taping off the room. In doing so, I had to work very neatly and accurately, since everything was already set up. In another two days, the wall was designed.

I spontaneously stayed an extra day in the Lower Austrian capital to spray another wall in public space. Completely free without specifications and time stress. After I had found a nice wall I decided to spray a sitting child. This one is now thinking there and looks into an empty space. The left-facing gaze can be associated with the fact that it looks into the past. What is happening in the head of the child must each decide for themselves.

legale wand in sankt pölten
alte bene halle in waidhofen an der ybbs

With a free wall continued in Waidhofen an der Ybbs. At the old Bene factory I designed a woman's portrait with neon effect. Here I was interested in practicing the play of light and shadow with different colors.

It continued with a really special project for me. Namely, I got the opportunity to spray my first container. An object that has a totally urban flair with its metal surface and has great appeal to spray. I chose as a motif of a lying woman who has an open book lying on her chest. She lies dreamily in nature and runs in her imagination through different worlds.

Also my first exhibition I could already hold this year. In the Rothschild Castle in Waidhofen an der Ybbs I am currently exhibiting in the one-picture gallery. I have chosen the work "Athena" because it embodies my distinctive style and fits into the old walls of the castle.

Next on my project list was a lot of nostalgia. In honor of the narrow-gauge railroad, also known as the "Bemp", I designed fan shirts and had them printed on my own. Fortunately, even the NÖN reported about it. You can read the article here:
https://www.noen.at/ybbstal/t-shirt-kunst-waidhofner-kuenstler-roxs-gestaltet-bemp-t-shirts-waidhofen-an-der-ybbs-364789051

That was it with me already again. Or rather, there is one more major change in my life that I would like to tell you about. I have decided to focus my life fully on art and to be a full-time artist. That means no more part time job and full focus on the spray cans. It was not an easy decision, because I was very happy in my social pedagogical profession. However, the time is now ripe for a new path and I want to dare now. I don't know what the future holds, but I'm incredibly excited about it. As my first official act as a full-time artist, I also already have a very large art project in planning. The last few weeks a lot has happened in this regard and all my time runs into the planning - but you will learn more about it in the next letter!

Many colorful greetings,
RoxS

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Pascal Gruber
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