Mohammed Ali- Revolutionary Graffiti Artist

"Mohammed Ali"

When i was in birmingham i had the privilege to see the murals of a great graffiti artists by the  name of Mohammed Ali.

 Mohammed Ali's art is appreciated by people of all faith and cultures and he has exhibited his canvas-art as well as created his public spiritual murals in the streets of major cities, such as New York, Chicago, Toronto, Melbourne and Dubai to name but a few.  International media ranging from CNN to Aljazeera, have reported his work as a 'bridge of understanding'between faith communities and he has become a regular media figure.

Picture i took in 2010, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK

Below are some of my favourite pieces. More of his work can be found on his website http://www.aerosolarabic.com:

Murals

Free GAZA!

Feed the Poor

Haqq - Truth

Brotherhood

Rise up!

Knowledge

Kill War

To him we shall Return

Paintings

Inspiration of the week: 

Enjoy the ride!

Drew this when i was 16!

              

Graffiti

"The Art Crime"

In my opinion graffiti is a lost ART. A negative stigma seems to surround the idea of "graffiti". City officials/law enforcement see graffiti as a form of vandalism. Originally, graffiti was used by gangs to mark their territory in ubran areas, however, in modern times, grafitti has evolved into a form of unrestricted expression of ideas and statements. Many creative designers worldwide use this form of art to deliver their message to the world. One of my favourite artists is Banksy, a famous pseudo-anonymous British artist whose works focus on topics such as politics, culture, and ethics. His art has appeared in cities around the world, i thought i'd share some of his amazing work. It's worth a look!

 

Aboriginal Contemporary Art

I'm currently enrolled in an "Introduction to Aboriginal Studies" course at york university which inspired me to look into Aboriginal Art.  I've always been a fan of abstract art from a young age, so when i found out about Sabina Hill, you could imagine how ecstatic i was. Her work is AMAZING!. She's putting a new twist to contemporary Modern art. Sabina collaborates with other aboriginal artists to create custom furniture inspired by Native Art.

Canadian designer Sabina Hill, in collaboration with First Nations artists, creates art, limited edition furniture and custom installations which merges the rich mythology of North West Coast aboriginal culture with a contemporary design aesthetic.

Diptych - Whale and Salmon. H 21" L 57" D 0.625" Laser cut stainless steel with stainless steel standoffs.

Eagle Panel. H 20" L 20" D 0.625" Laser cut stainless steel and stainless steel standoffs.

See more of Sabina Hill's work at: http://www.sabinahill.com

Portfolio

First DIY

My first DIY (do-it-yourself) project. Our living room had an old TV entertainment unit for over 10 years which needed to be updated. We decided to throw it away and buy a new one. One day i had a  Eureka moment!. I told my brother, why don't we just knock out all the cupboards and add a fresh coat of paint. Hence, the project began!

Before:

After:

The overall expense of this project was less than $100.  This included paint, paint brushes, lacquer and sand paper. The finish touches included lacqueur for shine. Now it looks brand new, and very modern. You can do this yourself!. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed : )

Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD)

Love it or hate it. There's no other building quite like the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) in Toronto. Ontario College of Art & Design's $42.5 million campus redevelopment, completed in September 2004, features the Sharp Centre for Design, designed by acclaimed British Architect Will Alsop

 The table top structure is held up primarily by the central core. It was built like half of a suspension bridge. The core is equivalent to the tower at one end of the bridge, and the legs are equivalent to the suspension cables.

The Sharp Centre has attracted phenomenal interest from Canadian and international media. Below are some highlights of media coverage for the facility:

"Out of the Box" Time, September 27, 2004

"Building goes out on a limb" Toronto Star, September 23, 2004 (PDF)

"...a Gangling Work of Art... " The Globe and Mail, September 17, 2004 (PDF)

"Will Alsop boldly takes to the air... " Architectural Record, August 2004 (PDF)

"Re: OCAD" Canadian Interiors, July/August 2004 (PDF)