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HomeUncategorizedCalgary street art: 4 St and 17 Ave SW

Calgary street art: 4 St and 17 Ave SW

It’s rare to come across an artist that is as diverse in his artistry as is Dedos.

Vancouver-based Nelson “Dedos” Garcia is an animator, concept artist, and a founding member of the hip-hop group Rascalz. He’s also the recipient of a 2002 Juno award for his album artwork and a seasoned muralist whose artwork can be found around Vancouver. Some of his other notable work includes character design for Nintendo’s Punch-Out!! and work with artists such as k-os and Avril Lavigne. Now for the first time, he’s bringing his artwork here to Calgary.

On the intersection of 4 St and 17 Ave SW, you’ll notice his new mural in the works. Painted in monochrome, this gorgeous artwork shows a swan ballerina and her dance partner, a wolf.

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Sources:
http://fluxyyc.com/dedos-mural-2014/
http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2012/08/12/video-portrait-of-a-hip-hop-innovator/

Carol Zhang
Carol Zhanghttps://www.youthareawesome.com/author/carol_z
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