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Back to Jersey City with Alice Pasquini, Mr. Mustart, Li-Hill, Ekundayo, Sean Lugo, and Case Ma’Claim

July 7, 2014

In my meanderings around Jersey City this past year, I came upon a number of first-rate murals by a wonderful array of artists signed Savage Habbit, along with the artists’ signatures. Just who or what is Savage Habbit? I found out this weekend as Inez, its founder, gave me a tour of Savage Habbit’s walls and answered some questions about its mission:

Just what is Savage Habbi t?

It is foremost a blog that was founded in 2011. It is dedicated to showcasing the best art that has made its way onto the streets across the globe. Among Savage Habbit’s missions today is to bring more street art to our local community.

What motivated you to launch Savage Habbi t?

I wanted a blog that represented the art that I love, and the only way I could do that was to start my own.

And what about the murals?

I’m a New Jersey girl. I was born and raised here. I wanted to walk around my neighborhood and see art in my community. And I wanted to give back to my state. These murals benefit everyone!

When did your first mural surface?

Last year — in 2013.

What has been your greatest challenge?

Finding walls.

You seem to have facilitated quite a few murals. How do you find the artists?

Some contact me, and others I contact when I see that they are in town.

What’s ahead?

There are five confirmed walls. Savage Habbit’s next wall will feature Nanook and Mata Ruda.

And what about the name “Savage Habbit?” What does it represent?

The name is derived from a Wu Tang quote: Ricochet Rabbit had a habit, he was a savage. We are savagely passionate about our habit, art!

That sounds right! We look forward to seeing more art on the streets of Jersey City.

Brief interview and photos by Lois Stavsky

1. Alice Pasquini, close-up

2. Mr. Mustart

3. Li-Hill at work yesterday

4. Ekundayo

5. Sean Lugo

6. Case, MA`CLAIM, close-up

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Jersey City’s Freshly Baked Gallery Presents “Spring Theory” with El Gato Chimney, Ekundayo, Sebas Velasco, Veng and more

March 27, 2014

Just a few minutes from downtown Manhattan, Jersey City’s Freshly Baked Gallery showcases prints and original artworks by an outstanding array of both local and global artists. This Saturday, its most ambitious venture yet, “Spring Theory,” will open from 3 – 8 pm. This is a small sampling of the featured artwork:

Milan native El Gato Chimney

Honolulu native Ekundayo

Spain’s Sebas Velasco

NYC’s Herb Veng Smith

Other artists represented in this exhibit include: Ashes 57, Dulk, Enoe, Emilio Florentine, Uri, Peter Taylor and Jose Mertz. And between 3:30 – and 5:30 you can expect wild floral body painting by Emilio Florentine. Located at 383 Monmouth Street, on the corner of 2nd, Freshly Baked Gallery is a short walk from the Grove Street Path.

All images courtesy of the gallery.

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Jersey City’s Burgeoning Street Art Scene: Pixel Pancho, LNY, MOR, Dulk, NoseGo, Mr. Mustart, Serringe, Distort, Then One, Ekundayo & more

October 7, 2013

Just over the river — about ten minutes away from Manhattan — a street art scene is flourishing in Jersey City. Here’s a sampling of what was seen yesterday:

Italian artist Pixel Pancho paints in celebration of the 23rd Annual Jersey City Artists Studio Tour

LNY