NEWCASTLE’S urban landscape will be transformed in November as buildings from the central business district to Mayfield become a canvas for local and international street artists.
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Organiser Sally Bourke said the 2014 instalment of the Hit The Bricks festival would include more than 20 artists – twice as many as last year – and bigger spaces for them to fill.
‘‘There is a strong perception outside of Newcastle that this is a very creative place, but I’ve spoken to people who come and visit and they don’t know where to find it,’’ Ms Bourke said.
‘‘We’ve tried to curate a good mix of local and international street artists, from those that are considered quiet edgy to artists who appeal more to the masses.
‘‘The idea is we want people to look at the street art, find the ones they like most and hopefully that will open doorways for them to appreciate other styles.’’
Japanese-born Melbourne artist Hiroyasu Tsuri, known as Twoone, can’t make the festival on November 1 and 2, but is currently visiting the city and agreed to kick start the street art with his work Hunted Hunters Head on the exterior of 426 King Street, Newcastle.
Hit The Bricks is apart of the broader Look Hear arts festival and is sponsored by Newcastle City Council, Newcastle Now and several local businesses including McCloy Group and Murray’s Craft Brewing Company.
People are encouraged to spectate as the artworks are created and become engaged with other art lovers.
