Dopie

If Walls Could Speak

<div>During <a href="https://www.amsterdamstreetart.com/if-walls-could-speak/">If Walls Could Speak</a> 10 international and nationally recognised artists used the Platanenweg as their canvas to create 10 stunning murals. 10 murals with 10 stories, all within the theme: Amsterdam for Everybody.<br><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dopie.dsk/?hl=nl">Dopie</a> is a Dutch artist who highly developed himself in portraying all kinds of animals. His work is colorful and powerful, but also accessible for those new to street art. For <a href="https://www.amsterdamstreetart.com/if-walls-could-speak/">If Walls Could Speak</a> he made a hybrid of an Amsterdam city sparrow and a bright green parakeet. The city sparrow has been found in Amsterdam for many years whilst the wild parakeet settled down and spread after someone released his parakeet pet.<br><br></div><div>For Dopie the two birds portray what Amsterdam for Everybody means to him: freedom and lust for life. Both birds are perky and stand for the Amsterdam combination of nature and urban life.<br><br></div><div>Dopie is what you call “the silent power”. Everytime I have a look at his wall, I’m impressed with how easily the gigantic bird is coming to life. Dopie seems to be completely included in his work and even when he is working on the top part of the wall, you can feel his passion and proud for the work he’s making.<br><br></div><div><br><br></div>

Urban hybrid

<div>&nbsp;Commissioned by Kings of Colors and after consultation with entrepreneurs from the 'Mengfabriek', artist Tom Linnenbank (a.k.a. Dopie) has decorated the facade of the Mengfabriek on the Tramkade in 's-Hertogenbosch with a beautiful anamorphic mural. A jellyfish with tentacles symbolizes the reconstruction of the Tramkade. The different tentacles of the jellyfish represent the entrepreneurs of the Mengfabriek who have established themselves there. At first this was a place with deferred maintenance and it was a bit of the city's drain. The location has since grown into a place where the creative industry has landed. The artist wanted to capture that blossoming. The hand also has a meaning. The hand stands for helping each other and working together.</div><div>In the Mengfabriek independent entrepreneurs and visitors meet, challenge and inspire each other daily. The Mengfabriek is a circular network of complementary experienced entrepreneurs, new start-ups, art, culture and educational institutions. It is a significant player in the field of urban transition, social innovation and talent development. A breeding ground and a living lab.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Dopie (‘83) is a well-known artist who has been active in the Dutch street art scene for over twenty years. Dopie’s work is a well-balanced mixture of realism and more traditional graffiti. He is especially known for his use of bold colors and his remarkable depiction of a wide variety of animals. His work (spraypaint, acrylics, 3D artwork) can be found in many places, both domestically and abroad as well as in several books and magazines. - ASA&nbsp;</div><div><br><br></div>

Untitled

Telmo Miel

Klaas Lageweg

Janisdeman

deeffeed

Gomad

Studio Giftig

James Jetlag

Mr. JUNE

Smates

<div>These old silo's used to be a factory and storage place for cattle food. Now they are an eye catcher at this festival ground. Today they serve as a canvas for artist at the Kings of Color Festival, more info at http://kingsofcolors.com/&nbsp;</div>

Tramkade Silo's for Kings of Colors festival 2016

Dopie.dsk

Carpe

Lion Fish

Lapin rose

<div>Instagram account:<br>@dopie.dsk</div>

Octopussy

Ede-Zuid - Travohuis I

Kraatsweg

<div>WALL:&nbsp;<strong>The Zodiac Sign Ram</strong><br>House: Gooierstraat 26&nbsp; Mural on Tjoenerstraat<br>Artist: DOPIE-DSK (Arnhem) - instagram.com/dopie.dsk/<br><br>This mural’s story:&nbsp; Neighbourhood residents expressed interest in seeing an animal or zodiac sign on one of the walls.&nbsp; And what would be better than an impressive mural of a ram? The ram is the zodiac sign for courage, perseverance and ambition-an uncompromising animal that stands for challenge and adventure.&nbsp; It’s also the sign of the artist Dopie and one of the house’s residents.&nbsp; Everything has come together in this mural:&nbsp; The Zodiac Sign: RAM.&nbsp; The artwork adds a colourful touch to the colourful Sluiswijk neighbourhood and is a fitting ode to the soul of this neighbourhood.&nbsp; For the observant viewers:&nbsp; Dopie’s work alludes to a famous whole grain biscuit:&nbsp; “Volkoren Sluis Biscuit.”&nbsp; Can you spot the reference?&nbsp;<br><br>Find all the cookies in all the murals in Sluiswijk!</div><div>More info about "Muren &amp; Buren" (Walls &amp; Neighbours): www.streetartstreets.nl<br><br>Making of video of all murals: https://youtu.be/F_s7u9_qph4</div>

The Constellation: RAM

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