Agora
A Squid called Sebastian
Agora — A Squid called Sebastian
Since 2018, artist Mark Požlep's container sculpture Agora has adorned the Konijnenwei in Antwerp as a meeting place and symbol of the neighbourhood.
In 2023, at the request of the neighbourhood and Street Art District Antwerp, the artwork was given a new dimension. Artist A Squid Called Sebastian entered into conversation with Mark Požlep, laying the foundation for his inspiring work “Reaching”, a colourful eye-catcher in which two hands reach for a star. The work depicts universal hopes and dreams, adding an inspiring layer to the existing artwork as well as to the neighbourhood itself.
About the
Artist
A Squid Called Sebastian (ASCS) was born in America and came into contact with street art and graffiti at an early age. In 1989 he moved with his parents to Belgium, where he followed an artistic training. The focus was on comic strip drawing, which sparked a penchant for Japanese and oriental drawings. In his current work he combines and translates his drawings and studio work into images, often with organic and animal subjects. Characteristic for this artist are also the oriental inspired expressive masks, which are often part of his emotional and surrealistic world. His murals are full of symbolism where a story, personal or otherwise, is attached.
Onze laatste
projecten.
Pheasant — Han Coussement
Inspired by the local landscape of Wevelgem, Han created a unique mural that reflects the character of the community.
Dreaming — Smates
With his latest mural, Smates tells the moving story of a boy and a girl connected through an invisible dialogue.
The Sun’s Farewell Ballet — Krimsone
Inspired by the wishes of the residents, Krimsone creates a mural that radiates tranquillity, colour and connectedness.
Plaza09 — a Squid Called Sebastian & Kiuw
New hypecourt in Ghent marks the opening of Plaza09, a brand new Safe Space zone in Keizerpark.
Clematis Armandi — Doa Oa
Doa Oa draws inspiration from Louis van Houtte’s botanical legacy for a new mural in Oud Gentbrugge.
Victoria Regiapark — Ciclope Art
Ciclope Art honors the botanical history of Gentbrugge with a striking mural in Victoria Regiapark.
Start your
Project
Do you have an office, kids room or a blank wall at home that could use a unique lick of paint? Or do you have a project in mind where graffiti and street art can be an added value? An event, promotional campaign or other creative ideas? We work everything out with you from start to finish!
Blogs
Abstract Session — How it all began
Abstract Sessions originated from a simple but bold question: what happens when you dedicate an entire wall to abstract art? Together with a diverse group of artists from across Europe, we brought colour, energy and experimentation together in a unique creative process.
Waarom kunst in de publieke ruimte?
Kunst in de publieke ruimte is een must. Het toont wie we zijn of willen zijn als stad, gemeente of dorp. Kunst kan verbinden, verbazen, maar ook tot discussie leiden. Het stemt tot nadenken en gesprek. En is dat niet het doel?
Street art: the street belongs to everyone
Street art has long ceased to be merely "anti" or a paragon of anarchy. Today, thanks in part to this art form, the idea that public space belongs to everyone is alive.