March 12, 2017
“PROJECT SPRAYHEM”
by Smug, Ed Hicks, and Captain Kris
With no sign of development slowing down in the Los Angeles Arts District the role of art in the district is evolving and the future of outdoor art is in question, but even as the lot next door is being leveled this Blizzard Entertainment sponsored piece stands boldly—for now. In 2015 the electronic gaming company responsible for mega-franchises like Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo commissioned this massive battle scene featuring Blizzard characters and promoting the launch of Heroes of the Storm. Designed by Scottish artist Smug, and Captain Kris and Ed Hicks from London they say the wall is one of the largest things they’ve ever worked on. Captain Kris refers to it as “this ridiculous 200ft mega beast of a wall,” and Game Informer reports that it required 1,350 cans of spray paint and 350 nozzles to complete. @smugone @ed_hicks @captainkris @blizzard_fans @heroesof.thestorm
