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"THE SECRET GARDEN"

by Natalia Rak

Painting large scale murals since 2011, Polish artist Natalia Rak quickly became a regular in the most prestigious shows and street art events around the world. Comfortable working in a wide variety of media Rak's work draws from folklore traditions and fairy tales and a love for nature to create rich, glowing female-centric imagery. "The Secret Garden" was painted in 2019 in Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market neighborhood for the BLINK Festival.

LOCATION: 1709 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

BLINK CINCINNATI

by Mr June

In late 2020, as St Pete's Grand Central Brewhouse was still preparing to open. Music loving founder Kevin Milkey wanted to honor the previous business in that location and its popular record cover-lined walls. He turned to local Tampa Bay artist Carrie Jadus to paint this larger than life imaginary gathering of Bob Marley, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Eddie Vedder, and John Legend. At that point the hardest part of the project began, says Jadus. A massive scavenger hunt through countless   

LOCATION: 1618 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

"JUSTINE"

Designed by Kingsley Nebechi  /  Painted by Javarri Lewis

London-based Nigerian graphic designer and artist Kingsley Nebechi took a leap from work as creative director to focus on his own work, landing an impressive list of clients of name brand clients. For the 2022 edition of @BlinkCincinnati Festival this Nebechi design was painted near the Pleasant St entrance to @FindlayMarket by local artist Javarri Lewis. Much of Lewis's personal work centers around Black art and the Black family and he says he's also interested in "creating positive things people can see on a daily basis"—interests which come together perfectly in this homage to Black women painted in a bustling part of Cincinnati with a rich and diverse history. 

LOCATION: Pleasant St & Glass Alley, Cincinnati, OH 45202

"STILL SHINES THROUGH"

by Max Sansing

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Max Sansing was involved with several graffiti crews before pursuing formal art training. Sansing is now one of the city's most prolific artists, working both in the studio and on walls. In Cincinnati for the 2022 BLINK festival Max added this splash of color in the rapidly transforming Findlay Market neighborhood. "In speaking with locals about the area, I put together a vision that would feature the youth of the community looking towards the future of it throughout the growth and change," Sansing says about the piece. 

LOCATION: 1814 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202