‘Mic Check” by RAE in Coney Island, March 25, 2014
It wouldn’t be spring in Coney Island without street art by RAE popping up across from the Cyclone roller coaster. One of his Instagram followers calls it “Rae’s block.” This imposing and folksy character was created from scrap metal, handlebars, a BMW hubcap, Mardi Gras beads and of course a microphone. “All parts are found. I believe the hands are from a Bart Simpson doll,” RAE tells ATZ.
The last time we saw the Brooklyn-based artist’s work in Coney was around this time last year on the same block. “Rae practices good placement, which is one of the most important considerations for exciting street art,” says RJ Rushmore of street art blog Vandalog, who named RAE one of the “10 Street Artists to Watch in 2013.″
And watch him we did. Last year, RAE’s drawings, paintings and sculpture transformed an East Village bodega into a pop-up show titled “Word of Mouth” and his first solo show in London opened at the Signal Gallery.
Related posts on ATZ…
March 18, 2013: Art of the Day: Street Art by RAE in Coney Island
June 21, 2012: Photo Album: Mermaid Avenue Murals and Public Art
May 3, 2011: Photo of the Day: Street Art by RAE in Coney Island
April 15, 2011: Photo Album: Whimsical Murals Blossom in Coney Island
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