Transbelfast 2010 and other artistic endeavours’....

Transbelfast has definitely hit the streets! It was only this morning that I saw a Plant Parade hitting the streets of Belfast. It was like something out of Inception. The movable garden was by Janis Steadman - she had also run workshops over the past week. I heard later in the day that 'the movable garden' finished off in a secret garden in the middle of "The station" gallery (not much of a secret). I hope to check it out this week -If that building ever gets opened!

The opening night of Pii Anttila went well with some interesting situations happening in the gallery and with some interesting job prospects . That's what happens when you give your number to anyone in Belfast. The office is down at Ps2 gallery and worth a check out.

The big event this weekend was Base: International Street Art and Music Festival at St Anne's Square. A lot of graffiti going on and some sweet beats. I missed the first band but Panama Kings and The Amazing Few I got to see. It was the first time I heard these bands and was definitely worth the free entrance fee. The amount of people at the event was small which was probably due to the earlier rain. The Eventsec staff seemed relaxed but looked weather beaten due to the previous weeks Oxygen antics (Stab proof vests optional).

I really liked Graham Dews (See Above) simple layering technique. Awe- inspiring. Other graffiti artists included RedMonk, Dog Boy and Bad Seed (see above for Image).

The usual Belfast artisan types were wandering around the event,wearing ladies leather Jackets and shades, and the guys wearing beards and heavy rimmed classes. (See Left). Fun Times.

The event continues tomorrow (Sunday) with music, Black books and magic in the City. Why do people try and convert me in the street? Do they think I need saved?

The art continues....