Boa Mistura – Natasha Lee

Supergraphics Innovator Blog Post: Boa Mistura

Picture of the members: Oscar Hudson, Danny Cohen, Roger Guardia, Allie Avital, and Yoonha Park

I was not sure this exactly fit the blog post brief as this is a group of very modern street artists instead of one singular designer but after seeing pictures of their supergraphic mural work, it was too amazing to pass up! Boa Mistura is a team of graffiti-based artists in Madrid, composed of Oscar Hudson, Danny Cohen, Roger Guardia, Allie Avital, and Yoonha Park. They are famous for their incredible typography murals that trick the eye into reading words if you stand at the perfect location. These works of art can transform winding streets with bursts of colour or span so large that they encompass a whole square.

Boa Mistura’s work in Guadalajara, Mexico.

I really admired the impact of their bold use of type and bright colours. Even though I have only seen photos of their work, I believe the experience of seeing their supergraphics in person would be incredible as the sheer scale would play a significant effect. What is even more impressive is that most examples of supergraphics I have seen as typically done on smooth surfaces with sharp corners. Boa Mistura has taken it to the next level through their ability to work with rough stones and uneven walls to create something that looks so modern and clean!