February 2017 4

It’s been a while I wanted to paint Salvador Dali and his crazy moustache! I realised his portrait based on a famous photo of the artist showing off his facial hair while looking intensely at the viewer. In addition, one of his ‘soft watches’ is seen melting on the floor. The portrait is located on LukeJacob‘s shutter in East London, UK. It’s mostly visible at nights and on Sundays.

“Salvador Dali” – Zabou – 3x2m – London, UK – 2017

The bowling alley and restaurant All Star Lanes has just been refurbishing one of their venues in Brick Lane, East London. They commissioned me to paint two indoor murals.

The first one is a large panel combining both vintage and urban, featuring a Manhattan cityscape, hollywood actors, vintage car, music etc. The second wall near the entrance has a more playful design of shelves filled with a mix of bowling pins, bottles and various objects.

The venue is opened every afternoon and evening for you to check out the artworks and go bowling!

Credit photo: All Star Lanes

I recently visited Vitry Sur Seine near Paris where I painted this tribute portrait to one of the greatest French singers, Edith Piaf. The artwork is based on a photo of a young Edith looking up to the sky, as if she was dreaming. I hope this can be an inspiration for others.

“Edith” – Zabou – 3x4m – Vitry sur Seine, France – 2017

Back in La Butte aux Cailles in the 13e district in Paris to paint my favourite wall once again. This piece is a tribute to street art, colours, paint – that conveys a strong message: no more blank walls! 

“Add More Colours” – Zabou – 4x3m – Paris, France – 2017