![]() ![]() If you were to choose a city to make a "My City, My Vibe" sticker pack for, which would it be and why? What would be some elements of the city you would highlight?ĪM: That's a tough one. ![]() TH: You are from NYC, but now are living in LA. TH: Have you always been drawn to character art?ĪM: I've always loved iconic imagery that draws people in. The beauty of Art is that people interpret it in their own way, and now I feel that my art has become more of a symbol of ambition and success and motivation. ![]() TH: How did you select the iconic Monopoly and Richie Rich characters to play with in your artwork?ĪM: I started painting ‘The Monopoly Man’ in 2008 during the height of the Economic Recession, as a satire against capitalism. Acting as a guest judge for Viber's " My City, My Vibe" Creative Invite, the artist gives us some insight into what he is looking for in submissions. On a white background, their dials were designed by the American artist.įor more “bankable” artists, check our ART section.įor more details about Alec Monopoly, check out his website.Los Angeles based artist Alec Monopoly has made a name for himself by decorating abandoned buildings and warehouses around the world with iconic characters. More recently, TAG Heuer introduced the special edition Alec Monopoly for its Formula 1 and Carrera Heuer 01. Later, the artist gave a makeover to the Honk Kong tramcar with a fresh bright pink coat of paint and with the inclusion of his signature characters. Adorned with the inscription “Khlomoney”, the green-colored bag depicts the Monopoly-Man on the run while holding a bag filled with money. In 2015, Alec repainted Khloe Kardashian’s Hermès Birkin. The artist prefers to work on the grey walls of abandoned buildings or, sometimes, to collaborate with luxurious and sumptuous brands and celebrities. Unlike his counterparts, Alec avoids vandalism. I’m living this life of almost a performance art version of him.” Some prestigious partnerships I changed the Monopoly Man from being a negative connotation to being a positive connotation of wealth and prosperity, and as I started selling paintings more, I started living this life of the Monopoly Man, and now I’m almost consumed by the Monopoly Man. It was kind of a negative connotation then. “ I was using it as a meta-narrative for what was going on on Wall St. However, the common thread to all of his works is truly the extremely rich Uncle Pennybags from Monopoly : a character who often is in the middle of his works. Coincidence or not, Alec began his career during the financial crisis of 2008.īorrowing from Andy Warhol, Drella, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, Alec Monopoly has made the use of cheerful and bright colors a real signature. Sneakers, luxurious bags, Dark Vador’s and Stormtroopers’ helmets, skateboards, sculptures… A few months ago, he even unveiled his very first upscale toy : a “self-portrait” figurine inspired by Richie Rich, an American comics characters. If he mainly flourishes in canvas and graffitis, the artist is also known for using other formats. An ode to pop-cultureĭrawing from the respective universes of pop-culture and capitalism, Alec Monopoly’s works depict fictive rich characters in various colorful jet-set inspired sketches. Recognizable by its old-school top-hat, this anonymous New-Yorker collaborated with the finest celebrities of the star system : from the luxurious TAG Heuer watches, to the Justin Bieber’s Believe tourney, the W Hotels and a plethora of big names (Miley Cyrus, Avicii and Snoop Dogg among others). It’s hard to tackle the scene of American street-art without mentioning Alec Monopoly, one of its most successful stars. ![]()
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