The renaissance rooster’s image over a trumpet in a neighborhood filled with caribbean immigrants. The rooster is a symbol of vigilance and wisdom and at once a traditional reference for the caribbean tradition. Standing over a trumpet, saying “alertness and wisdom’, it warns us about racism, discrimination and fears.
Part of the Raw Project.
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artist: Ozmo
location: Miami
"Big fish eat small fish, from an old Bruegel the elder print, mixed with a Ingres 'Turkish bath' painting. working 3 days non stop.
Basically i was inspired by the city, where everyone is thinking about money, business and fame, without any respect towards people and relationships.."
artist: Ozmo
location: Cargo, London
images by Petra Valenti
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This is 40 meters long, and took Ozmo 7 days to complete; he did it as part of the Attack Festival.
artist: Ozmo
location: Foligno, Italy
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