Smug One

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Phone: 1300 322 842

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Originally from the South Coast of NSW, Smug has called Scotland home for 20 years.

An internationally renowned artist known for his realistic large-scale mural installations Smug takes inspiration from people and nature, exploring the harmony in the relationship between the two. With his trademark understanding of light and shadow Smug’s painting can often juxtapose themes together such as death, playfulness, melancholy and unadulterated joy.

Whilst his technique stays true to his foundation with traditional graffiti Smug’s murals can be seen as “stylized realism” with hyper realistic elements achieved freehand, primarily with spray paint.

Big Picture Fest 2023
Thompson Lane, Frankston.
You can book to see this piece on a Street Art Walking Tour: Street Art Walking Tours (discoverfrankston.com)

Photography by Steve Brown.

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Thompson Lane, Frankston VIC 3199

Email	visit@frankston.vic.gov.au
Address	7N Pier Promenade, Frankston VIC 3199
Phone	1300 322 842
Open	Mon - Sun 10am - 4pm Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day