The amazing wall at Espeis Outside has recently been reworked, this time with a piece simply entitled “Sailor” by Logan Hicks. The five layer stencil piece is dedicated to Hick’s son. The piece depicts a young boy playing with a toy train in Hick’s complex process of “vector based” stenciling.

Hick’s work is usually more along the lines of large mobs of anonymous crowds, or large scale infrastructure often related to the New York City subway system. In a short interview with Brooklyn Street Art, who also curated the project, Hicks explains the inspiration behind this very simple piece. “[I was inspired by my] son – Sailor Hicks, and watching him grow. The funny thing about time is that you don’t realize how fast it is passing until you have a kid to remind you. Each day my son grows, and although I love watching him sprout up, it reminds me of how quickly time is passing. Because I communicate with so many friends through email, I don’t normally realize that so many months have gone by when I see them in the flesh. Now though, when I see someone, I can take note “I haven’t seen you since Sailor started walking” or “I haven’t seen you since he started talking”. It really punctuates how quickly things go by.”

Hick goes on to explain how French street artist C215 influenced this piece. “One of my reasons for doing this piece is because of an early conversation I had with C215. When I first met C215 I noticed that he kept doing a stencil of this one girl. I asked him who it was and why he kept doing stencils of her. His response floored me. He said that it was his daughter. He didn’t have full custody of his daughter and didn’t get to see her as often as he would like. He said he did at least one stencil a week of her because he didn’t want her to ever think that he forgets about her. That punched a hole in my heart. It was the most brutally honest comment that he could have said. I was amazed that he opened his life up so quickly and said something that was so personal. I guess for me I have always been a bit guarded. The older I get though, the more I realize that I’d be better if i shared more, instead of trying to protect it.”

To read the entire interview go here.

Photo credit: Jaime Rojo

The BLDG gallery in Covington, Kentucky is having the first solo show outside of the UK with the works of the England based art collective Prefab 77. The show, “Shot at from Both Sides” opens this friday and will last until December 31st.

“Over time Prefab have developed a distinct, dark feeling to their work which is often satirical of british life and it’s fading institutions. It also embodies their interests in illustration, politics and graphic design… The work draws inspiration from both sides of the Atlantic, the ‘special relationship’ and true to the prefab ethos offers a reflection of all our popped aspirations as well as poking fun at them!”

Also, our friends over at LeBasse Projects are putting up a three man show with the works of Jeremy Asher Lynch, James Roper and Kevin E. Taylor. The three men have very different approaches but their works are all very thoughtful and carefully crafted. James Roper, who has been previously featured on Curbs and Stoops, explores the restraint and release of energy. Lynch’s work is at once abstract and illustrative and often carry a dark subtext. Finally, Kevin Taylor’s paintings for viewers to reexamine the relationship between man and the natural world around him.

Right here on Curbs and Stoops we have a lot of exciting things coming for you including some canvas pieces by New York artists Cope2. An interview with San Francisco abstract graffiti artist Apex, and many more prints in our online gallery. Also keep an eye out for a new interactive show in our online gallery space. We are also looking for bloggers — if you like the same stuff we do, then you are probably cool. Email at hello@curbsandstoops.com and let us know about yourself.

If you are in Boston this weekend be sure to check out Art Asylum Boston’s Inspiration From Above: Art Strikes Back opening. This show features an extraordinary collection of Star Wars inspired art work. The round up of artists include of over 30 artists from around the world, inspired by one of the most influential films of all time.

Featured Artists Include: Adriean Koleric, Arkiv, Biserama, Cassandra, David Flores, Dolk, Dustin Mounce, Eli Rutten, Eelus, Eyeski, Evoker, Fake, Fas, Joshua Budich, Justin Volpe, Jon-Paul Kaiser, Kaws, Lil’Tuffy, Landon Richmond, MCA, Michael Mitchell, Matt Mcguire, Mr. Brainwash, Mariangela Tan, Nathan Caberara, Nick-Z, Pure Evil, RYCA, Ryan Madden, Raffa Jenn, Rourke Van Dale, Ric Stultz, Sab_One, Scribe, Shai Dahan, Sucklord, Spencer Davis, and Stolen.

The opening reception will be this Friday from 7:00pm – 9:00pm and will run through until December 6th at the Fourth Wall Project Garage Gallery. Local artists will be in attendance.