Street Art Cities

 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.

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. 

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