David Soukup 'In The Moment' is Stencil Art at its Finest
Susan Keefe — September 13, 2011 — Art & Design
References: phoneboothgallery & core77
Stencil master David Soukup is set to unveil his latest series 'In The Moment' at the Phone Booth Gallery in Long Beach, California later this week. To many in the art community, Chicago-based artist David Soukup is "one of the most detailed stencil artists in the country," and with one quick glance at these gorgeous pieces, it's not hard to see why. His artwork looks digital, yet it is all painstakingly created by hand.
Soukup's process is back-breakingly meticulous and precise. His vibrant homages to old school posters and street art are created through the careful layering of handcrafted stencils. These stencils are applied to the work through layers of vibrant spray paint. Soukup is a multimedia artist in the truest sense, utilizing everything from reclaimed wood to photography to create his work. If you happen to be kicking around Long Beach, California, pop into the Phone Booth Gallery and check out these sumptuous stencils by David Soukup.
Soukup's process is back-breakingly meticulous and precise. His vibrant homages to old school posters and street art are created through the careful layering of handcrafted stencils. These stencils are applied to the work through layers of vibrant spray paint. Soukup is a multimedia artist in the truest sense, utilizing everything from reclaimed wood to photography to create his work. If you happen to be kicking around Long Beach, California, pop into the Phone Booth Gallery and check out these sumptuous stencils by David Soukup.
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