MoMo and Melissa Brown at Espeis opening July 12! (via Espeis) A month-long battle, in which one painter covers the other with fresh perspective every other day, has resulted in an active painting where reception and reaction are key. Curatorially, the project borrows the competitive nature of the street by placing the two painters in public view. Each is left to outwit the other and anonymous critique is invited. Melissas training comes via Yales illustrious School of Fine Art while MoMo has earned his crown as one of the reigning princes of the New York StreetArt scene. While their roots differ, MoMo and Melissa Brown’s works both revolve around issues of of chance, probability and color palates deft enough to hold taupe with fluorescents. This outdoor painting, 30 feet long and 8 feet tall, reflects a convergence of attitude where vitality trumps all.
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MoMo and Melissa Brown at Espeis opening July 12! (via Espeis)

A month-long battle, in which one painter covers the other with fresh perspective every other day, has resulted in an active painting where reception and reaction are key.

Curatorially, the project borrows the competitive nature of the street by placing the two painters in public view. Each is left to outwit the other and anonymous critique is invited. Melissas training comes via Yales illustrious School of Fine Art while MoMo has earned his crown as one of the reigning princes of the New York StreetArt scene. While their roots differ, MoMo and Melissa Brown’s works both revolve around issues of of chance, probability and color palates deft enough to hold taupe with fluorescents. This outdoor painting, 30 feet long and 8 feet tall, reflects a convergence of attitude where vitality trumps all.