Pastelheart is a local Durban Graffiti Artist who has been spray painting since 2008.

 

He chose graffiti to explore and express a side of his creativity that he had never experienced before.

 

Inspired by Nature, God, Fashion and other Artists around him this eclectic artist is “happy to paint anywhere, anytime, all the time”

 

Pastel’s use of spraycans to create the beautiful pieces which can be found dotted all over the city is a sight to behold. He spends as much time as he needs to on each piece until it’s he is fully satisfied with the result. Parc Café in Durban’s trendy Glenwood has a wall mural in just one colour in stark contrast to the piece on the wall of Wakaberry in Florida Road…showing the diversity and unique approach and technique of this outstanding artist.

 

When asked about the ‘taboo’ historically attached to this art form, this is what he had to say: “You see ,I think there are many sides to this topic,Street Art is used commercially and is respected equally as an Art form. As well illegal Graffiti has now been pushed into a faculty of destruction and a criminal act; which is all misunderstood. Without illegal Graffiti, all modern day street Art, murals and Graffiti productions wouldn't even exist. Bombing (illegal Graffiti) is the roots of all forms of professional Art and expression on the streets”

 

As with all artists, Pastelheart has a favourite as well, it’s a wall mural  by ARYZ and OS GEMEOS, find it on www.streetartutopia.com

 

He has done commissions for Vodacom, Monster Energy Drinks, Justin Bieber fragrance, The Frown Band, to name but a few. The list is endless.Pastelheart, loves collaborations with any other artist who is willing to inspire and uplift their surroundings with respect.

 

Currently working on  “Live” graffiti performances ath the YOH! Parties in Cape Town, this young artist is also involved in other areas of creativity and is soon to bring out his new “Club Pastel Heart” range of clothing.

 

Although Street Artists have often been in trouble with the law, Pastelheart has not been one of them, though he feels that there is still a stigma attached to graffiti. For example, Capetown's By-law against Graffiti has stated that condoned murals, Street Art and any form of design that has not gone through the council is considered illegal. Even if you own your own property.

 

Street Art should be legalised, I don't understand it and never will

 

Find Pastelheart’s pieces all across Durban in areas such as Glenwood and in Johannesburg’s Newtown and Maboneng.

 

Look out Cape Town, here comes Pastelheart!!!

 

When asked to describe a typical day in the life of Pastelheart, “Spandex, Internet, Scooter and blah, blah, blah not forgetting a spray can”

 

For more information go to www.pastelheart.org