Nychos Primal Truth New Mural by L.A. and Vienna based artist NYCHOS for STADT.WAND.KUNST (SWK) Location Mannheim, Germany Photography Alexander Krziwanie / MontanaCans Profile @nychos www.nychos.com 56 Production Nychos Primal Truth
It’s summer, it’s warm, and the smell of paint fills the streets of Jungbusch, Mannheim again, as the STADT.WAND.KUNST project rolls out another season of its open-air gallery. An event that has not only attracted the attention of the locals but also that of street art lovers worldwide. “I belong to myself again.” A strong statement from an artist that shows inner clarity and a statement of confirmation as a process comes to an end with the completion of Primal Truth, by celebrated Austrian street artist, NYCHOS. The image, depicting a man who transparent, inner energy exposed. He is seated on the earth in a position of meditation, is merging or melting into the upper portion of a wolf. Merged, they look upwards to the sky for guidance, where the magic of astrology plays out above them. Although transparent, this time the figures appear to be whole. A long process for NYCHOS, who primarily resides in Los Angeles, and had become famous for his large-scale mural works depicting dissected animals, figures, and popular culture icons. He is seated on the earth in a position of meditation, is merging or melting into the upper portion of a wolf NYCHOS has gone through illness, his deepest depths, and transformation. Primal Truth speaks about NYCHOS’s experiences from his past, like growing up in a hunting family, facing illness and depression, and the realization of feeling no inner purpose. Through the more positive experiences of visiting a shaman and experiencing what is described as Ego-Death (complete loss of subjective self-identity), which led NYCHOS through ↑ Scissor lift loaded and ready to elevate. NYCHOS‘s selection of Montana GOLD and BLACK cans colors does not fit any mold. ↓ High above the streets of Mannheim painting in between the rain and the sun. ← The finishing touches after a demanding period of painting. All the effort was more than worth it. ↓ A cap of choice NYCHOS, the Black / Pink fat cap gets the job done accurately and fast. Production Nychos Primal Truth 57
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