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Making walls canvases Aug 09, 2008 at 08:09
Melbourne is one lucky town – not only do we have great bars and coffee meccas, cool pubs and places to chillax but we can also lay claim to some of the best damn artistic talent in the world. Anyone who’s had a chance to stroll down Caledonian Lane, Hosier Lane or just about any other laneway in the heart of the city and the surrounding suburbs is sure to have seen this creative occupation on the walls and doors before them, seemingly sucking you into a world where someone else’s imagination has run rampant.

One such artist responsible for Melbourne’s creative fortunes is simply known as Meggs. His monsters, big toothed and scary or growling and fierce are easily spotted once you know what you’re looking for, but his abilities don’t end with such creepy creatures. No sir – Meggs also has a flair for heroes of the super and comic variety.

The latest exhibition from this creative monolith is being held in conjunction with Stussy. Titled ‘Own Worst Enemy...’ this work aims to further explore Meggs obsession with ‘duality of self’. The paintings in this series depict the subversion of our childhood heroes, and alter egos, by expressing their struggle with what could be best described as their more ‘human’ attributes.

Head to Don't Come Gallery in Melbourne from 25th September to 11th October or check out some of Meggs' work in the attached gallery.

More at houseofmeggs.com.


Posted By: Jo Spurling
Tags: Art, Graffiti, Street Art, Painting


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True Respect
Super cool art.

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:13:59 AM

False Respect
Top bloke.

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:47:55 PM

True New Lounger
Damn you Meggs, way cool.

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:28:57 PM

True Senior Member
Magistral art, powerful graphics*

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:42:43 AM

True Senior Member
Thats some awsome stuff dude, keep on making melbourne looking like an art gallery.

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:20:30 PM

True Advanced Member
Meggs is one talented fellow.

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:31:46 PM

False Senior Member
if I owned an alley, this would be right up it

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:20:37 AM

True Senior Member
Friggin' sweet colour palette...

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:46:25 PM

True Senior Member
love it.

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:51:10 PM

False New Lounger
awesome art!

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:10:27 AM


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