Bio
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r1. is a Johannesburg-based contemporary street artist. The essence of his work is to develop site-specific art pieces in public spaces, to create visual conversations with residents and the general public. His portfolio ranges from conceptual street art pieces, to permanent public artworks and exhibitions.
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Although his work has developed in multiple facets, he is recognised for his signature geometric style. His designs are inspired in road-safety signs and equipment, such as chevron street signs and barrier tape. r1. takes these simple and recognisable geometric symbols and re-appropriates them into a new narrative, manipulating them to reveal a unique visual aesthetic. The use of these materials and designs emerges from a deep exploration of Johannesburg city, which is structured around ‘seen’ and ‘unseen’ boundaries.
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Creating balance and harmony from symmetrical repetitions, his work builds layers of visual illusion that play with the viewer's perception, opening space for multiple possibilities of interpretation.
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He has accomplished numerous public art interventions in South Africa, as well as showcased his work internationally in various street art events, such as Le Voyage à Nantes Festival, France (2016), Urban Art Biennale, Germany (2017), Nasimi Art Festival, Azerbaijan (2018).
