basted

just in from the bast nose candy exhibition at the brooklynite gallery. the artist has been making a lot of noise for some time now and it seemed like the perfect night to make the venture. bast created pieces utilizing different materials and ideas. it is to be noted that all of the mixed media pieces on wood, all 31'' x 43'' sold within the first 20 minutes, each listing for $9,500 usd.

what initially sparked my interest in the artist was his ability to set himself aside from the thousand other graffiti writers and so-called street artists. i have observed bast throw ups done with what appears to be simply a bucket of paint and a brush. the placement of his work is consistently interesting in the sense that the door that he paints on was already aesthetically pleasing or the wall that he pastes a flier on is part of a classic piece of architecture.

the subjects of bast also follow common themes: crime, pornography, corporate logos, international classifieds, firearms and as of late, hip hop. this held true tonight. it was not a surprise that much of his work moved so quickly this evening. banksy-run website picturesonwalls.com has been featuring the work of bast for a considerable amount of time and that's quite a hefty endorsement. whether it was driven on speculation or pure interest - it was a big night for bast and the brooklynite gallery.