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Humorous and Political Street Art by Escif

On-Off (Katowice, Poland)

On-Off (Katowice, Poland)

Wikileaks (Valencia, Spain)

Ne travaillez jamais (Besancon, France)

Gentrification (Valencia, Spain)

HELP (Praghe / Czech Republic)

El rescate del euro (Niort, France)

The Enlightened Vandalism (Vila-real, Spain)

Lock (Montreal, Canada)

Spanish muralist and street artist Escif hails from Valencia, Spain but is actively globally with recent works popping up throughout Canada, Italy, and France. His use of subdued colors and simple lines helps the artist communicate his humorous and often direct commentary on capitalism, politics, the economy and other sensitive social issues. His work is much more about the message than style. In an interview with Unurth the artist shares:

Although sometimes is not easy to separate, I try to focus my work around concepts, not just shapes. I try to found my style like the consequences of my own ideas. I understand the painting as an exercise of reflection that can be shared with people. I’m not looking for decorative paintings, I try to wake up viewers minds.

Above is just a tiny fraction of Escif’s work over the last two years or so. You can see much more on his blog Street Against, on Facebook, or over on Flickr. (via arrested motion)

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