The artist has also been a part of quite a few stirs in the media. Notably, in late 2023 a few Downtown LA high rise apartments were taken over by various graffiti artists. The stunt made it to major news outlets around the globe. The art made headlines throughout social media outlets and modern art publications, and for the mainstream media it pointed out these massive luxury apartments have been under construction for a number of years with a severe lack of tenants. Most likely because of the unaffordable price tags on them considering the parts of the city that they are located in. Soon after, in early 2024, a number of abandoned mansions in the Hollywood hills were blasted with graffiti tags and art. Again bringing attention to the real estate and housing crisis’ amidst numerous vacant buildings throughout the area. “HOPE” was found standing out among the various tags in both of these occurrences. Hopefully “Hope” continues to spread and inspire us all in its many forms.
Despite numerous attempts to reach the graffiti artist known as “HOPES,” to get a little more of the story surrounding the artist, Pigeon Magazine has decided to just lay it out as we know it and as we have researched. We will continue to reach out every now and then in the HOPES that we can get in touch. We understand the need for privacy and even secrecy with this art form, so it comes as no real surprise that we are unable to get in touch just yet. Nonetheless we feel that art that stands out and has influenced as well as inspired us and the many others throughout LA deserves at least a little shout out. We want to share with the world the stand out work that this artist has created and we hope that it inspires you as much as it has us.
The artist has also been a part of quite a few stirs in the media. Notably, in late 2023 a few Downtown LA high rise apartments were taken over by various graffiti artists. The stunt made it to major news outlets around the globe. The art made headlines throughout social media outlets and modern art publications, and for the mainstream media it pointed out these massive luxury apartments have been under construction for a number of years with a severe lack of tenants. Most likely because of the unaffordable price tags on them considering the parts of the city that they are located in. Soon after, in early 2024, a number of abandoned mansions in the Hollywood hills were blasted with graffiti tags and art. Again bringing attention to the real estate and housing crisis’ amidst numerous vacant buildings throughout the area. “HOPE” was found standing out among the various tags in both of these occurrences. Hopefully “Hope” continues to spread and inspire us all in its many forms.
Despite numerous attempts to reach the graffiti artist known as “HOPES,” to get a little more of the story surrounding the artist, Pigeon Magazine has decided to just lay it out as we know it and as we have researched. We will continue to reach out every now and then in the HOPES that we can get in touch. We understand the need for privacy and even secrecy with this art form, so it comes as no real surprise that we are unable to get in touch just yet. Nonetheless we feel that art that stands out and has influenced as well as inspired us and the many others throughout LA deserves at least a little shout out. We want to share with the world the stand out work that this artist has created and we hope that it inspires you as much as it has us.
The artist has also been a part of quite a few stirs in the media. Notably, in late 2023 a few Downtown LA high rise apartments were taken over by various graffiti artists. The stunt made it to major news outlets around the globe. The art made headlines throughout social media outlets and modern art publications, and for the mainstream media it pointed out these massive luxury apartments have been under construction for a number of years with a severe lack of tenants. Most likely because of the unaffordable price tags on them considering the parts of the city that they are located in. Soon after, in early 2024, a number of abandoned mansions in the Hollywood hills were blasted with graffiti tags and art. Again bringing attention to the real estate and housing crisis’ amidst numerous vacant buildings throughout the area. “HOPE” was found standing out among the various tags in both of these occurrences. Hopefully “Hope” continues to spread and inspire us all in its many forms.
Despite numerous attempts to reach the graffiti artist known as “HOPES,” to get a little more of the story surrounding the artist, Pigeon Magazine has decided to just lay it out as we know it and as we have researched. We will continue to reach out every now and then in the HOPES that we can get in touch. We understand the need for privacy and even secrecy with this art form, so it comes as no real surprise that we are unable to get in touch just yet. Nonetheless we feel that art that stands out and has influenced as well as inspired us and the many others throughout LA deserves at least a little shout out. We want to share with the world the stand out work that this artist has created and we hope that it inspires you as much as it has us.
Aside from the everyday tag that can be difficult to decipher for those that are unfamiliar or uninitiated with the craft, there are a few that truly stand out. Most times these tags stand out because of the sheer quantity of them in specific locales. Other times they are truly bold, bright, and separate themselves from all the “code” that is sprayed in obscure hard to reach places. “HOP3S” a.k.a. “Hopes,” “Hope,” and “Hopes Shie” is a graffiti artist primarily found throughout Southern California that does just that, stand out.
From Northern California down to San Diego, found mostly throughout the county of Los Angeles, “HOPE” is found all around. With a signature bold block lettering style, typically using blue green, white, and black color schemes, anyone walking the streets of any part of Los Angeles will be more than likely to find “HOPE.” Some that have bared witness to the tags have even compared the artist to Banksy and Shepard Fairey. These comparisons stem from the clear messages that dress the streets from “Street HOPES Aren’t Dead” to “Keep Your HOPES Up” and simply “HOPE” which can be found throughout mostly downtown locations in Los Angeles. The signature tag has also begun to spread far outside the streets and trains of California; stretching as far as Hawaii, New York, and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Aside from the everyday tag that can be difficult to decipher for those that are unfamiliar or uninitiated with the craft, there are a few that truly stand out. Most times these tags stand out because of the sheer quantity of them in specific locales. Other times they are truly bold, bright, and separate themselves from all the “code” that is sprayed in obscure hard to reach places. “HOP3S” a.k.a. “Hopes,” “Hope,” and “Hopes Shie” is a graffiti artist primarily found throughout Southern California that does just that, stand out.
From Northern California down to San Diego, found mostly throughout the county of Los Angeles, “HOPE” is found all around. With a signature bold block lettering style, typically using blue green, white, and black color schemes, anyone walking the streets of any part of Los Angeles will be more than likely to find “HOPE.” Some that have bared witness to the tags have even compared the artist to Banksy and Shepard Fairey. These comparisons stem from the clear messages that dress the streets from “Street HOPES Aren’t Dead” to “Keep Your HOPES Up” and simply “HOPE” which can be found throughout mostly downtown locations in Los Angeles. The signature tag has also begun to spread far outside the streets and trains of California; stretching as far as Hawaii, New York, and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Aside from the everyday tag that can be difficult to decipher for those that are unfamiliar or uninitiated with the craft, there are a few that truly stand out. Most times these tags stand out because of the sheer quantity of them in specific locales. Other times they are truly bold, bright, and separate themselves from all the “code” that is sprayed in obscure hard to reach places. “HOP3S” a.k.a. “Hopes,” “Hope,” and “Hopes Shie” is a graffiti artist primarily found throughout Southern California that does just that, stand out.
From Northern California down to San Diego, found mostly throughout the county of Los Angeles, “HOPE” is found all around. With a signature bold block lettering style, typically using blue green, white, and black color schemes, anyone walking the streets of any part of Los Angeles will be more than likely to find “HOPE.” Some that have bared witness to the tags have even compared the artist to Banksy and Shepard Fairey. These comparisons stem from the clear messages that dress the streets from “Street HOPES Aren’t Dead” to “Keep Your HOPES Up” and simply “HOPE” which can be found throughout mostly downtown locations in Los Angeles. The signature tag has also begun to spread far outside the streets and trains of California; stretching as far as Hawaii, New York, and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Graffiti and graffiti tags are synonymous with city life and train stations. There’s always a neighborhood, trains, or streets that are covered in various tags, even full-on un-comissioned wall murals. A lot of people see this art as forms of delinquency or even as signs that scream “don’t come this way.” However, graffiti often has special messages for those that are fortunate enough to set their gaze upon it.
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