Mural at Hair Works

Really killer mural piece right next door to the Jade Monkey (corner of Cottage Grove Rd. and Monona Dr.) - on the Hair Works building. Love the different script styles.

Hidden color

Great new mural went up not too far from my place, but it's sadly kind of hidden - it's on the back side of the strip mall at E. Wash and E. Johnson, accessible by Hermina St. (click for bigger image)

Tattoo shops have the best graffiti

Hi friends! Long time no see. Thought I'd update a bit with some of the great art I've seen popping up around the city lately, plus some stuff I've overlooked in the past. As always, if you see something that hasn't been featured here yet, drop a line with a photo (and how you want to be credited): madstreetart@gmail.com

(click for bigger image) Mural on the back of Rockwell Tattoo Company on Monona Drive.

Just a Cool Thing

Gettin' political up in here. Been seeing these all over the place lately - obvs someone supporting Walker's bid for president on an absurdist platform.

Help a new mural come to life on Willy St!

From Sharon Kilfoy, who runs the Williamson Street Art Center:

The mural will be a celebration of life on Willy Street. It will honor the life of Tony Robinson and others with connections to the Willy St neighborhood who have died through violence.  It will depict no violence, no guns, no 'RIP.' It will show people in happy moments - skateboarding, sitting on the front porch, playing the guitar - activities anyone in the neighborhood would do. 

You can read about the mural in an article in Madison’s Capital Times here:

http://m.host.madison.com/ct/entertainment/arts_and_theatre/visual/article_2ddb661d-d874-521c-9fcf-f0fba48722c7.html?mobile_touch=true

You can donate to the mural here:  http://www.gofundme.com/willyart

Funds are needed for stipends for the 2 lead artists, for supplies and for snacks for the neighborhood youth who will be helping with the mural.

Please contact Sharon Kilfoy  - sharon@willyart.net – or 608-658-3736 for questions, if you would like to volunteer or if you would like your loved one included in the mural.

Thanks for your support.

Boned.

Happy Spring, Madison!

Brain + Beer = Best friends forever

This adorable little tableau was spotted and submitted by JS on the Capitol City bike path behind Regent Street. I'm not sure everyone would agree with the sentiment represented, but this is very Wisconsin.