Krink’s scale of work keeps getting bigger and bigger, if it started with Post boxes in NY, grew to walls, its now grown to fill the outside walls of Sao Paulo’s “Museum of Image and Sound”.

Image: KR

Krink at the Museum of Image and Sound, Sao Paulo is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

KR opened another exciting installation of works in Taiwan during May with his signature style of work the highlight. Having made a name for himself in various mediums from his abstract drip work to making his own world renowned KRINK inks this makes for another compelling exhibition. HYPEBEAST were fortunate to catch up with the artist and discuss the installation making for some well worth reading below.

Regardless of where you go in the world, what’s the common denominator amongst graffiti?

Because of the Internet, styles are not as local as they used to be. It’s interesting to go to places that are really far away and see similar style trends and also writers who make it a point to travel and get up. Before the Internet, styles and trends varied widely between cities.

How does Taiwan differ from any where else you’ve been on a creative level?

Taipei is an interesting mix of north and south Asia, a foot in both worlds. On a creative level it’s always nice to travel and experience other cultures and get different perspectives.

How does the way local architecture and building design factor in when you conceptualize work in a public space?

Architecture is very interesting to me. It plays a big part in graffiti and also in the larger outdoor paintings I do. It’s often architecture that is being considered instead of a canvas. It’s a really big difference in vision and style.

We’ve seen your work applied on a wide variety of mediums from sneakers and denim to cars and machinery, is the process the same throughout? What has been your favorite canvas to date?

The process changes based on the individual project. With some things I have to be careful while with others I just blast away. I like working with buildings and public spaces the best.

Your signature aesthetic involving drips is undoubtedly what you’re best known for. However does it make it difficult to deviate from that aesthetic on a creative level when you want to explore other styles?

It’s a bit of a mixed bag. Consistency is good and it’s also important to explore things fully.

Are there any other platforms you’d like to explore more extensively outside of painting?

I’m really interested in sculpture, it can be a bit difficult because of space. I would love to work on public pieces.

Was the initial move going from the streets to a gallery environment a difficult one? For advocates against the whole street to gallery movement, are their criticisms unfounded?

It’s very difficult. I think it’s really hard to make a serious and lasting transition to larger commercial galleries. Right now Street Art is trendy and there is press and interest, I think only a very few will come out with significant and relevant art careers.

How much time and effort goes into the product development of KRINK paints?

A lot of time and effort. I am about to release a new product that has been in development for over a year. The behind the scenes stuff is very time consuming. It’s easy to make a marker or two for friends and fam, it’s very difficult to mass produce products.

Any last words or upcoming projects you’d like to share?

I prefer to have projects shown complete. More rock, less talk.

KR Exhibition in Taiwan is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

This month the “Bierpinsel” tower on the Schloßstraße in Steglitz in Berlin is undergoing a transformation to become the “Turmkunst” (art tower) – an open air art gallery in the centre of the German Capital.

A familiar site to locals and visitors to the city, the “Beer Brush” (named after the opening event in 1976 where free beer was given to everyone who joined the public party”  has been home to several restaurants offering panoramic views of Berlin.  However it has been closed for a while now and is currently being renovated to be reopened as a home for events and conventions.  The new owners are giving it a new lease of life by turning the exterior of the modernist masterpiece into a canvas for some of the world’s best known street artists.

Included in the Turmkunst projects are slamxhype favourite Craig Costello (AKA KR)  plus Flying Fortress (Germany), Honet (Paris), and SozyOne (Spain). Curated by Christoph Tornow, Daniel Grau, and Benjamin Link of Vicious Gallery in Hamburg. Click here for the video. For more information click here.

“Turmkunst” Art Monument 2010 is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

The 8-Litre Applicator by Krink was made as a limited edition of 20, each numbered and signed by KR AKA Craig Costello himself. We’ve seen the results of this amazing tool in recent months, and the 8-Litre Applicator follows the Krink tradition of seeking new tools for creative expression. This unique paint applicator is now available to the public. Its refillable and full functional, made to the highest quality in the USA, and available online at colette for €1350.

8-Litre Applicator by Krink is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

KRINK at Stilwerk, Hamburg is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

KRINK is back with more new colours of his ever popular inks. Its been a busy time for the New York based Graffiti artist, his recent project with Mini gained attention worldwide, and his impromptu work at O.H.W.O.W’s Max Fish Pop Up Bar in Miami during Art Basel became the centre piece for the week come evening.

The new ink’s are available at stockists around the world, and coming soon to Krink’s own webstore.

KRINK K-60 Markers | New Colours is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Pouring Krink paint over the body of a black Mini Cooper, KR shows us a closer look into the project that has taken place at the Vicious Gallery in Hamburg. Via time lapse video we can see the delicate handling of KR’s work which can now been seen in person at the Vicious Gallery. See video below.

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Krink x Mini Exhibition Video is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Vehicles as a canvas are nothing new, especially with BMW, think back to the great pop art customisation’s of the 70’s. KR will bring this into today though, using the Mini as a his canvas and his signature style, the car will be revealed at Vicious Gallery in Hamburg on the 31st of October. Stay tuned for more info and images of the finished piece.

Craig “KR” Costello X Mini is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Levi’s Japan and the graffers favourite ink brand KRINK have collaborate on a new clothing range. The capsule collection features jeans, jackets, a hoodie, as well as a range of t-shirts featuring artwork by Krink’s founder KR. The collection will be launched at Cinch Toyko on November 14th beside a special installation by KR.

Levi’s X Krink Fall/Winter 2009 Collection is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Craig “KR” Costello New Work Exhibition is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

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Craig “KR” Costello New Work Exhibition is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

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Krink X Monument Snowboard is a post from: SLAMXHYPE