A CUTTING-edge exhibition of leading guerrilla-pop urban art rebels took over Blackburn town centre.
And one of the UK’s most talented street artists is gearing up to leave his mark on the town centre as the Dissident Vogue exhibition, organised by studio Prism Contemporary, draws to a close.
Cosmo Sarson, whose most famous work is a giant 28ft mural of Jesus break-dancing, created with over a kilo of gold glitter on a prestigious Bristol wall, will be creating a mural at Feilden Street car park to complete the display.
Cosmo, a classically trained artist, turns his classical subject matters into new urban myths and heroes. His work has featured in Hollywood blockbusters including Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Children of Men
Eight street artists were also on hand, including The Cunning Craftsman, Mr Tea One, Trik09, Jay Sharples, Marcus Method, The Hammo, And At What Cost and Rap Spray Reasm, to revive the former Campbells Amusement frontage in Lord Street West.
Several artists have also been working within Prism, over the week-long project, include Brighton-based Pam Glew, Ben Allen, graphic designer and artist Lucy Bryant, and Ernesto Romano.
Glew is best known for her distinctive paintings on fabric. Pop art specialist Heath Kane, female duo Nomad Clan, Benjamin Thomas Taylor and Sara Pope have also been able to showcase their work.
Saturday’s wrap party for the event saw live street art curated by UrbanArtistry.co.uk, as well as music from DJ Sam Flanagan, food and drinks, as the exhibition wrapped up in style.
The exhibition followed on from the success of the annual Open Walls project, which sees artists from around the world descend on Blackburn to provide a splash of colour.
Running since 2016, dozens of artists have contributed by bringing forgotten walls of Blackburn to life with the creation of a vibrant outdoor gallery for the residents and visitors to enjoy.
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