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Here you can follow my work and get an insight behind the scenes. Reports on various projects are published regularly.

PLAYGROUND

HAUBIS

What could be more oppressive than a huge concrete wall right next to a playground? Exactly - hardly anything! That's why the wall was creatively designed and the entire area now shines in new splendor.

Welcome to "Hamsterhausen"

Based on the color concept and the style of the bread and experience world, the design of this mural was also implemented in the same look.

A colorful work of art in a lively comic style was created to match the playground. In the middle of the picture is mascot Anton Kornmeister, flanked by his siblings Amelie (left) and Valentin (right). The wall reaches over 3.5 meters at its highest point - which made a creative design all the more important, as the original grey surface previously appeared very dominant and intimidating.

The cheerful color scheme and the purposefully placed image elements turned this effect into a positive one - creating an inviting and friendly atmosphere that perfectly matches the playground ambience.

Spielplatz Graffiti

Hellhound foundation

CHARITY EVENT

Live art for a good cause: €800 for the Hellhound Foundation!

Hunde Graffiti

For a good cause

I was able to spray this 160x160cm painting live at the charity event organized by Lionheart Dogtraining. At the end of the day it was auctioned off for 800€ - all the proceeds will go to the Hellhound Foundation. There, dedicated people work wholeheartedly to save dogs from being euthanized. They take care of these often very aggressive system-destroyers and invest every spare minute in their resocialization.

I am very pleased that I was able to provide a little bit of support with my spray campaign!

And just as much praise to all the other helpers, organizers and active supporters - such as @ybbs_city_tattoo | @bianca.marie_art | @lionheartanimalresort | + many, many others (unfortunately I don't know them all, sorry)! But you can read more on the page of @lionheart_dogtraining.

COMMISSION

Mammoth Project

And mammoth does not mean the animal! I was allowed to spray this work of art on an area of over 50m².

Graffiti Dschungel

A new Habitat

Once the design was finished and the last small changes had been made, it was time for the realization. With countless spray cans, gallons of wall paint and a lot of imagination, I was able to let off steam in this huge aviary. The result? A colorful, playful jungle landscape that might even make Tarzan jealous. 
Animals, waterfalls, flowers and many other small details have found a new habitat.
Thank you for the commission, the trust & much joy with the new, artistic wall design.

Detailaufnahme Dschungel Graffiti

ST.PÖLTEN

Graffiti & Landhaus

As part of the opening event for the Lower Austrian Open Studio Days, I was allowed to spray a huge 50m² painting.

graffiti landhaus st.pölten

Art in the heart of the government district

Within only 6 hours I was able to paint the whole picture, kneeling on the ground. To get a feeling for the dimensions - the blue banner (right above the work) is 1x2m in size.

The work picks up on the striking forms of the architecture around it and playfully reflects them. 

Many thanks to Kulturvernetzung NÖ for the trust, the opportunity and the efforts (permits etc.) & thanks to the media partners NÖN, MeinBezirk, ORF and Kultur.Region.NÖ.

Ingolstadt

DB-TRAIN WAGGON

Together (Soma275, Thor, Zeis904, RoxS) we designed a DB Cargo training train in Ingolstadt (Germany). The campaign was initiated and organized by Deutsche Bahn, Stadtjugendring Ingolstadt and Florian Liu aka “Frost” (graffiti artist).

db whole car graffiti

Topic: Apocalypse

To match the beige post wagon, we implemented our theme in the main colors blue and yellow. We built the concept by placing debris and characters on the sides and three graffiti styles in the middle. From left to right: Thor - Zeis904 - Soma275 - RoxS.

whole car ingolstadt graffiti

1 long (rainy) day

The event took place on the day of open child and youth work, next to the youth center Halle NEUN. The picture stretches over the entire length of the train of around 26 meters. We only had one day as a group. That's why we started early in the morning and sprayed the last details at 10pm with the help of flashlights. What's more, it rained all day and the temperatures were almost in the single digits. The organizers were very keen and decided to cover the wagons with huge tarpaulins to keep the surfaces dry.

Press: DB Bahn

graffiti on train

2024

URBAN ART Festival

This year I was invited again to design a wall at the Urban Art Festival in Amstetten. Within 4 days I sprayed a large wall.

Four days full of color

The festival took place in Amstetten for the fourth time in a row. On this weekend, (inter)national artists were invited to artistically design the gray walls of the city. This year I was allowed to paint the ice rink (Stadionstraße 12, 3300 Amstetten). Due to the size and level of detail, I started on Thursday, two days before the festival started. That was a very good decision, because due to the heat of over 32°C I had to take more and longer breaks to avoid collapsing.

Back to the start

However, before I could start spraying the actual painting, I had to prime the bare concrete wall with deep primer. I then painted the entire surface twice with white facade paint. But why go to all this effort and not just spray the concrete? To put it simply: I work precisely and always want to deliver the highest quality. And that includes preparing the substrate for graffiti in the best possible way. The better the base, the longer you can enjoy the mural. I was very happy to be able to work with a telescopic lifting platform. This makes painting much easier and saves a lot of strength. Over the course of four days, you would gain a lot of height with a ladder.

The concept

The picture should not only look beautiful, but also tell a story. On the right-hand side you can see a little girl reading her dream diary. On the left are the individual diary pages with her dreams/wishes - these are also the different areas of the AVB. Next to it is the child as an adult woman. Happy because her dreams have come true. You can also see a light blue line flying across the picture. This can be seen as a connection between the present and the future.

Many thanks for the flawless organization and the great event!

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

PROJECT

MUSICAL

I was allowed to paint the stage design for “We Will Rock You”, the original musical by Queen & Ben Elton.

we will rock you musical amstetten

Sprayer and stage design?

At the beginning of the year, I received a very unusual request. Namely, whether I could paint the stage set for the musical “We Will Rock You” in Amstetten. Naturally, I was immediately on board. Such unusual projects are extremely exciting and instructive. My task was to spray paint a rustic/rusty look. To design all the props and give the whole backdrop an unmistakable style.

vorher nachher foto musical
heart break hotel vorher nachher

6 weeks of hard work

Such a large project is not realized overnight. Over a period of 6 weeks, I single-handedly sprayed the ~120m² area piece by piece and artistically designed countless props. But it was also very exciting to see what else was going on behind the scenes and the precision with which the entire team put the “Musical Summer” together. 

requisiten musical sommer
bühnenbild musical

The stage was rocked

I had a lot of respect for the project, especially at the beginning. I didn't know exactly what to expect, how the realization would work and in general - it was a new situation. I am all the more proud to have stepped out of my comfort zone and to have rocked the stage set. It was an incredibly beautiful moment to see the finished work in all its glory after so many weeks of hard work.

Fotocredits: Stefan Sappert

Header Europa Tournee 2023 RoxS

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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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