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Lebanese tiles - البلاط اللبناني

@askewone is aNew Zealand-based contemporary muralist and graffiti artist known for his large-scale street works that blend realism, abstraction, and graffiti culture.
His practice often explores themes of identity, diaspora, memory, and urban life, reflecting both personal heritage and broader social narratives.
Askew One’s work is deeply connected to street culture, but it also bridges into gallery spaces, maintaining a strong dialogue between public art and contemporary painting. His murals often reflect on cultural hybridity and the shifting identities within urban environments.

Lebanese tiles are a vernacular architectural craft that flourished from the late Ottoman period into the early 20th century, especially in urban homes across Lebanon. Unlike mosaics, they are modular ceramic or cement pieces, arranged in precise, repeating compositions that shape the rhythm of interior and courtyard spaces.
Their language is abstract rather than narrative: geometric symmetry, floral abstraction, and Mediterranean ornament that quietly structure domestic life.
Today, these tiles survive as fragile architectural memory, restored in old houses and reinterpreted in contemporary design as a dialogue between heritage, material culture, and lived space.

Thank you 🤍

Lebanese tiles - البلاط اللبناني

@askewone is aNew Zealand-based contemporary muralist and graffiti artist known for his large-scale street works that blend realism, abstraction, and graffiti culture.
His practice often explores themes of identity, diaspora, memory, and urban life, reflecting both personal heritage and broader social narratives.
Askew One’s work is deeply connected to street culture, but it also bridges into gallery spaces, maintaining a strong dialogue between public art and contemporary painting. His murals often reflect on cultural hybridity and the shifting identities within urban environments.

Lebanese tiles are a vernacular architectural craft that flourished from the late Ottoman period into the early 20th century, especially in urban homes across Lebanon. Unlike mosaics, they are modular ceramic or cement pieces, arranged in precise, repeating compositions that shape the rhythm of interior and courtyard spaces.
Their language is abstract rather than narrative: geometric symmetry, floral abstraction, and Mediterranean ornament that quietly structure domestic life.
Today, these tiles survive as fragile architectural memory, restored in old houses and reinterpreted in contemporary design as a dialogue between heritage, material culture, and lived space.

Thank you 🤍

Illustration I made in 2022 for @diggydupe & @hazbeats.ygb Hues EP. Didn’t end up being used, they opted to use one of my favourite paintings instead so was stoked either way!

@charles_phat1tmd did such an awesome piece for me last week and while I do feel obligated to paint something new for him, as a placeholder here’s a piece I did for him in Bushwick almost 10 years ago. I didn’t have this saved in my usual archive folders so was a joy stumbling back over it randomly. Also, can’t believe I’ve almost hit 10 years living abroad and almost 5 years since visiting home!

ASKEW TMD MSK by Phat1. 🖤💚❤️ painted with @htjdesigns

This one’s really about celebrating the love and talent of these two incredible artists. I’m lucky to work with so many gifted people when putting music out... there’s a lot of trust involved in letting others shape the visual side of it. @askewone and @ithinkcreative are two I trust completely to bring ideas to life with care and creativity.

They’ve both gone above and beyond for me so many times, and I’m genuinely grateful to know them and share the mahi. This one’s for you, my bros 🧡

This one’s really about celebrating the love and talent of these two incredible artists. I’m lucky to work with so many gifted people when putting music out... there’s a lot of trust involved in letting others shape the visual side of it. @askewone and @ithinkcreative are two I trust completely to bring ideas to life with care and creativity.

They’ve both gone above and beyond for me so many times, and I’m genuinely grateful to know them and share the mahi. This one’s for you, my bros 🧡

This one’s really about celebrating the love and talent of these two incredible artists. I’m lucky to work with so many gifted people when putting music out... there’s a lot of trust involved in letting others shape the visual side of it. @askewone and @ithinkcreative are two I trust completely to bring ideas to life with care and creativity.

They’ve both gone above and beyond for me so many times, and I’m genuinely grateful to know them and share the mahi. This one’s for you, my bros 🧡

Periodically I post this wall I did with @benjaminwork back in 2008 because sadly, it stays relevant. Every time I look at it and think it’s a simplistic take from a time my understanding of global politics was less informed, events happen that remind me it all really this stupid and tragic.

I used to paint this cartoonish eye of providence a lot and contrary to how a lot of people likely interpreted it, I was trying to say something totally different to what you might think. I had come through a period of going down the popular conspiratorial pipelines and kept being confronted by all the reductive tropes. I’m not a scholarly person, I barely have a genuine high school level education and so the depth of my understanding of history, class and geopolitics was not super informed at that time. Despite my growing sense that there was more complexity to the various power struggles and imbalances in the world I could see the temptation of leaning into simple catch-all’s for blame was not the answer.

That said, currently it’s hard not to look at the current state of the world and see a relatively small group of ghoulish, power-hungry narcissistic psychopaths prepared to reduce regular human beings to mere collateral. Many are brazenly motivated by greed and self-interest, some are ideologically driven by a religious belief or nationalism. I don’t take sides with any of the war-mongers, authoritarians or zealots. There is no the enemy of my enemy is my friend that is justifiable in my opinion. Regardless of who you are, where you were born, whatever religion you practise, whatever languages you speak, you should have the basic right to exist, to live a dignified life without the fear of having your right to dissent taken, being kidnapped, starved or having a bomb dropped on your head.

I think we are living in a time that is now way beyond “hyper-normalisation”. It’s full on mask off, overwhelming, disorienting and delusional but the prevailing sense is this is a lot of things but “normal”. We have to find our moral clarity, humanity and deep empathy despite the information overload, the sea of takes and talking heads telling you what to think and feel.

Periodically I post this wall I did with @benjaminwork back in 2008 because sadly, it stays relevant. Every time I look at it and think it’s a simplistic take from a time my understanding of global politics was less informed, events happen that remind me it all really this stupid and tragic.

I used to paint this cartoonish eye of providence a lot and contrary to how a lot of people likely interpreted it, I was trying to say something totally different to what you might think. I had come through a period of going down the popular conspiratorial pipelines and kept being confronted by all the reductive tropes. I’m not a scholarly person, I barely have a genuine high school level education and so the depth of my understanding of history, class and geopolitics was not super informed at that time. Despite my growing sense that there was more complexity to the various power struggles and imbalances in the world I could see the temptation of leaning into simple catch-all’s for blame was not the answer.

That said, currently it’s hard not to look at the current state of the world and see a relatively small group of ghoulish, power-hungry narcissistic psychopaths prepared to reduce regular human beings to mere collateral. Many are brazenly motivated by greed and self-interest, some are ideologically driven by a religious belief or nationalism. I don’t take sides with any of the war-mongers, authoritarians or zealots. There is no the enemy of my enemy is my friend that is justifiable in my opinion. Regardless of who you are, where you were born, whatever religion you practise, whatever languages you speak, you should have the basic right to exist, to live a dignified life without the fear of having your right to dissent taken, being kidnapped, starved or having a bomb dropped on your head.

I think we are living in a time that is now way beyond “hyper-normalisation”. It’s full on mask off, overwhelming, disorienting and delusional but the prevailing sense is this is a lot of things but “normal”. We have to find our moral clarity, humanity and deep empathy despite the information overload, the sea of takes and talking heads telling you what to think and feel.

Periodically I post this wall I did with @benjaminwork back in 2008 because sadly, it stays relevant. Every time I look at it and think it’s a simplistic take from a time my understanding of global politics was less informed, events happen that remind me it all really this stupid and tragic.

I used to paint this cartoonish eye of providence a lot and contrary to how a lot of people likely interpreted it, I was trying to say something totally different to what you might think. I had come through a period of going down the popular conspiratorial pipelines and kept being confronted by all the reductive tropes. I’m not a scholarly person, I barely have a genuine high school level education and so the depth of my understanding of history, class and geopolitics was not super informed at that time. Despite my growing sense that there was more complexity to the various power struggles and imbalances in the world I could see the temptation of leaning into simple catch-all’s for blame was not the answer.

That said, currently it’s hard not to look at the current state of the world and see a relatively small group of ghoulish, power-hungry narcissistic psychopaths prepared to reduce regular human beings to mere collateral. Many are brazenly motivated by greed and self-interest, some are ideologically driven by a religious belief or nationalism. I don’t take sides with any of the war-mongers, authoritarians or zealots. There is no the enemy of my enemy is my friend that is justifiable in my opinion. Regardless of who you are, where you were born, whatever religion you practise, whatever languages you speak, you should have the basic right to exist, to live a dignified life without the fear of having your right to dissent taken, being kidnapped, starved or having a bomb dropped on your head.

I think we are living in a time that is now way beyond “hyper-normalisation”. It’s full on mask off, overwhelming, disorienting and delusional but the prevailing sense is this is a lot of things but “normal”. We have to find our moral clarity, humanity and deep empathy despite the information overload, the sea of takes and talking heads telling you what to think and feel.

Periodically I post this wall I did with @benjaminwork back in 2008 because sadly, it stays relevant. Every time I look at it and think it’s a simplistic take from a time my understanding of global politics was less informed, events happen that remind me it all really this stupid and tragic.

I used to paint this cartoonish eye of providence a lot and contrary to how a lot of people likely interpreted it, I was trying to say something totally different to what you might think. I had come through a period of going down the popular conspiratorial pipelines and kept being confronted by all the reductive tropes. I’m not a scholarly person, I barely have a genuine high school level education and so the depth of my understanding of history, class and geopolitics was not super informed at that time. Despite my growing sense that there was more complexity to the various power struggles and imbalances in the world I could see the temptation of leaning into simple catch-all’s for blame was not the answer.

That said, currently it’s hard not to look at the current state of the world and see a relatively small group of ghoulish, power-hungry narcissistic psychopaths prepared to reduce regular human beings to mere collateral. Many are brazenly motivated by greed and self-interest, some are ideologically driven by a religious belief or nationalism. I don’t take sides with any of the war-mongers, authoritarians or zealots. There is no the enemy of my enemy is my friend that is justifiable in my opinion. Regardless of who you are, where you were born, whatever religion you practise, whatever languages you speak, you should have the basic right to exist, to live a dignified life without the fear of having your right to dissent taken, being kidnapped, starved or having a bomb dropped on your head.

I think we are living in a time that is now way beyond “hyper-normalisation”. It’s full on mask off, overwhelming, disorienting and delusional but the prevailing sense is this is a lot of things but “normal”. We have to find our moral clarity, humanity and deep empathy despite the information overload, the sea of takes and talking heads telling you what to think and feel.

It’s been 9-years since I updated the look and feel of my website and it was a great opportunity to take as objective a look as possible at my career and take stock of where I am right now.

9-years ago I was still travelling a lot to paint but aspiring to be a studio-based artist. Today I work as an agent at @bareps as well as taking on very limited projects of my own and focussing my evenings on my personal practise. I’ve realised that there’s a common thread throughout all the best stuff I’ve done - I didn’t do it alone, it all involved collaboration with other amazing people. Beyond that, the things that I’m most stoked about are the projects that rippled out and impacted the scene culturally.

This site is a work in progress - I’m updating it in some shape or form most evenings right now. Slowly populating it with more of the project documentation including loads of video and stills. There’s my graffiti, mural and studio stuff but also loads of things I was involved in either as a curator, advocate and organiser. I’m slowly uploading all the music videos I directed as well as the album/EP & single covers I’ve either illustrated, designed or contributed to in some way.

I’m also blogging again so that’s the place I’ll be be writing more in-depth from now on. Go over and subscribe for updates in your inbox!

It’s been 9-years since I updated the look and feel of my website and it was a great opportunity to take as objective a look as possible at my career and take stock of where I am right now.

9-years ago I was still travelling a lot to paint but aspiring to be a studio-based artist. Today I work as an agent at @bareps as well as taking on very limited projects of my own and focussing my evenings on my personal practise. I’ve realised that there’s a common thread throughout all the best stuff I’ve done - I didn’t do it alone, it all involved collaboration with other amazing people. Beyond that, the things that I’m most stoked about are the projects that rippled out and impacted the scene culturally.

This site is a work in progress - I’m updating it in some shape or form most evenings right now. Slowly populating it with more of the project documentation including loads of video and stills. There’s my graffiti, mural and studio stuff but also loads of things I was involved in either as a curator, advocate and organiser. I’m slowly uploading all the music videos I directed as well as the album/EP & single covers I’ve either illustrated, designed or contributed to in some way.

I’m also blogging again so that’s the place I’ll be be writing more in-depth from now on. Go over and subscribe for updates in your inbox!

It’s been 9-years since I updated the look and feel of my website and it was a great opportunity to take as objective a look as possible at my career and take stock of where I am right now.

9-years ago I was still travelling a lot to paint but aspiring to be a studio-based artist. Today I work as an agent at @bareps as well as taking on very limited projects of my own and focussing my evenings on my personal practise. I’ve realised that there’s a common thread throughout all the best stuff I’ve done - I didn’t do it alone, it all involved collaboration with other amazing people. Beyond that, the things that I’m most stoked about are the projects that rippled out and impacted the scene culturally.

This site is a work in progress - I’m updating it in some shape or form most evenings right now. Slowly populating it with more of the project documentation including loads of video and stills. There’s my graffiti, mural and studio stuff but also loads of things I was involved in either as a curator, advocate and organiser. I’m slowly uploading all the music videos I directed as well as the album/EP & single covers I’ve either illustrated, designed or contributed to in some way.

I’m also blogging again so that’s the place I’ll be be writing more in-depth from now on. Go over and subscribe for updates in your inbox!

It’s been 9-years since I updated the look and feel of my website and it was a great opportunity to take as objective a look as possible at my career and take stock of where I am right now.

9-years ago I was still travelling a lot to paint but aspiring to be a studio-based artist. Today I work as an agent at @bareps as well as taking on very limited projects of my own and focussing my evenings on my personal practise. I’ve realised that there’s a common thread throughout all the best stuff I’ve done - I didn’t do it alone, it all involved collaboration with other amazing people. Beyond that, the things that I’m most stoked about are the projects that rippled out and impacted the scene culturally.

This site is a work in progress - I’m updating it in some shape or form most evenings right now. Slowly populating it with more of the project documentation including loads of video and stills. There’s my graffiti, mural and studio stuff but also loads of things I was involved in either as a curator, advocate and organiser. I’m slowly uploading all the music videos I directed as well as the album/EP & single covers I’ve either illustrated, designed or contributed to in some way.

I’m also blogging again so that’s the place I’ll be be writing more in-depth from now on. Go over and subscribe for updates in your inbox!

It’s been 9-years since I updated the look and feel of my website and it was a great opportunity to take as objective a look as possible at my career and take stock of where I am right now.

9-years ago I was still travelling a lot to paint but aspiring to be a studio-based artist. Today I work as an agent at @bareps as well as taking on very limited projects of my own and focussing my evenings on my personal practise. I’ve realised that there’s a common thread throughout all the best stuff I’ve done - I didn’t do it alone, it all involved collaboration with other amazing people. Beyond that, the things that I’m most stoked about are the projects that rippled out and impacted the scene culturally.

This site is a work in progress - I’m updating it in some shape or form most evenings right now. Slowly populating it with more of the project documentation including loads of video and stills. There’s my graffiti, mural and studio stuff but also loads of things I was involved in either as a curator, advocate and organiser. I’m slowly uploading all the music videos I directed as well as the album/EP & single covers I’ve either illustrated, designed or contributed to in some way.

I’m also blogging again so that’s the place I’ll be be writing more in-depth from now on. Go over and subscribe for updates in your inbox!

It’s been 9-years since I updated the look and feel of my website and it was a great opportunity to take as objective a look as possible at my career and take stock of where I am right now.

9-years ago I was still travelling a lot to paint but aspiring to be a studio-based artist. Today I work as an agent at @bareps as well as taking on very limited projects of my own and focussing my evenings on my personal practise. I’ve realised that there’s a common thread throughout all the best stuff I’ve done - I didn’t do it alone, it all involved collaboration with other amazing people. Beyond that, the things that I’m most stoked about are the projects that rippled out and impacted the scene culturally.

This site is a work in progress - I’m updating it in some shape or form most evenings right now. Slowly populating it with more of the project documentation including loads of video and stills. There’s my graffiti, mural and studio stuff but also loads of things I was involved in either as a curator, advocate and organiser. I’m slowly uploading all the music videos I directed as well as the album/EP & single covers I’ve either illustrated, designed or contributed to in some way.

I’m also blogging again so that’s the place I’ll be be writing more in-depth from now on. Go over and subscribe for updates in your inbox!

It’s been 9-years since I updated the look and feel of my website and it was a great opportunity to take as objective a look as possible at my career and take stock of where I am right now.

9-years ago I was still travelling a lot to paint but aspiring to be a studio-based artist. Today I work as an agent at @bareps as well as taking on very limited projects of my own and focussing my evenings on my personal practise. I’ve realised that there’s a common thread throughout all the best stuff I’ve done - I didn’t do it alone, it all involved collaboration with other amazing people. Beyond that, the things that I’m most stoked about are the projects that rippled out and impacted the scene culturally.

This site is a work in progress - I’m updating it in some shape or form most evenings right now. Slowly populating it with more of the project documentation including loads of video and stills. There’s my graffiti, mural and studio stuff but also loads of things I was involved in either as a curator, advocate and organiser. I’m slowly uploading all the music videos I directed as well as the album/EP & single covers I’ve either illustrated, designed or contributed to in some way.

I’m also blogging again so that’s the place I’ll be be writing more in-depth from now on. Go over and subscribe for updates in your inbox!

It’s been 9-years since I updated the look and feel of my website and it was a great opportunity to take as objective a look as possible at my career and take stock of where I am right now.

9-years ago I was still travelling a lot to paint but aspiring to be a studio-based artist. Today I work as an agent at @bareps as well as taking on very limited projects of my own and focussing my evenings on my personal practise. I’ve realised that there’s a common thread throughout all the best stuff I’ve done - I didn’t do it alone, it all involved collaboration with other amazing people. Beyond that, the things that I’m most stoked about are the projects that rippled out and impacted the scene culturally.

This site is a work in progress - I’m updating it in some shape or form most evenings right now. Slowly populating it with more of the project documentation including loads of video and stills. There’s my graffiti, mural and studio stuff but also loads of things I was involved in either as a curator, advocate and organiser. I’m slowly uploading all the music videos I directed as well as the album/EP & single covers I’ve either illustrated, designed or contributed to in some way.

I’m also blogging again so that’s the place I’ll be be writing more in-depth from now on. Go over and subscribe for updates in your inbox!

A little more nostalgia for you: That time Deus, @jonny4higher and I were on The Living Room in 2002. Truly the most humble and simple of times - just at the beginning of launching Disruptiv, living in that crazy flat in Norwich St with @onedeap - back when you could casually walk and paint the tracks during the day. A lot of people will recognise Deus old pad on Turakina St too. I’d turn up, climb in his window and drag him on some random adventure, either a commissioned mural or a random train ride to Wellington - he never knew what It’d be! Shot to @markalbiston for showcasing us this early on. Also shouts to @tarns87 @charles_phat1tmd @sub_atomic and everyone else for the craziest misadventure that ended up opening all the doors for us!

More from Tian An 1000 Trees, the landmark designed by Thomas Heatherwick.

We led a permanent public art project spanning over 4,000 square meters.

We assembled 17 internationally recognized street artists and organized their work across an architecture defined by vertical columns, layered terraces, and constant public exposure.

Each artist worked directly on the construct, adapting scale, technique, and composition to the building’s structure rather than applying work onto a neutral surface.

The challenge was not only artistic, but also logistical and spatial: how to divide more than 4,000 square meters into a coherent public artwork while preserving the individuality of each artist. We curated the surface as a continuous field, where multiple voices coexist without collapsing into a single style.

This is not a single mural.
It is a field of public art that connects global street practices to a specific urban context.

Urban Art United ｜UAU

Artists：Antz (Singapore), Askew One (New Zealand), CAN2 (Germany), Caratoes (Hong Kong), Daleast (China), Dems (Spain), Dezio (France), Jayson Atienza (USA), Satr (China), Suiko (Japan), Titi Freak (Brazil), Tristan Eaton (USA), Vandal (Korea), Vhils (Portugal), Wais (Russia), Xeme (Hong Kong)

#urbanartunited #tianan1000trees #shanghaiart #graffiti #artandarchitecture

More from Tian An 1000 Trees, the landmark designed by Thomas Heatherwick.

We led a permanent public art project spanning over 4,000 square meters.

We assembled 17 internationally recognized street artists and organized their work across an architecture defined by vertical columns, layered terraces, and constant public exposure.

Each artist worked directly on the construct, adapting scale, technique, and composition to the building’s structure rather than applying work onto a neutral surface.

The challenge was not only artistic, but also logistical and spatial: how to divide more than 4,000 square meters into a coherent public artwork while preserving the individuality of each artist. We curated the surface as a continuous field, where multiple voices coexist without collapsing into a single style.

This is not a single mural.
It is a field of public art that connects global street practices to a specific urban context.

Urban Art United ｜UAU

Artists：Antz (Singapore), Askew One (New Zealand), CAN2 (Germany), Caratoes (Hong Kong), Daleast (China), Dems (Spain), Dezio (France), Jayson Atienza (USA), Satr (China), Suiko (Japan), Titi Freak (Brazil), Tristan Eaton (USA), Vandal (Korea), Vhils (Portugal), Wais (Russia), Xeme (Hong Kong)

#urbanartunited #tianan1000trees #shanghaiart #graffiti #artandarchitecture

More from Tian An 1000 Trees, the landmark designed by Thomas Heatherwick.

We led a permanent public art project spanning over 4,000 square meters.

We assembled 17 internationally recognized street artists and organized their work across an architecture defined by vertical columns, layered terraces, and constant public exposure.

Each artist worked directly on the construct, adapting scale, technique, and composition to the building’s structure rather than applying work onto a neutral surface.

The challenge was not only artistic, but also logistical and spatial: how to divide more than 4,000 square meters into a coherent public artwork while preserving the individuality of each artist. We curated the surface as a continuous field, where multiple voices coexist without collapsing into a single style.

This is not a single mural.
It is a field of public art that connects global street practices to a specific urban context.

Urban Art United ｜UAU

Artists：Antz (Singapore), Askew One (New Zealand), CAN2 (Germany), Caratoes (Hong Kong), Daleast (China), Dems (Spain), Dezio (France), Jayson Atienza (USA), Satr (China), Suiko (Japan), Titi Freak (Brazil), Tristan Eaton (USA), Vandal (Korea), Vhils (Portugal), Wais (Russia), Xeme (Hong Kong)

#urbanartunited #tianan1000trees #shanghaiart #graffiti #artandarchitecture

More from Tian An 1000 Trees, the landmark designed by Thomas Heatherwick.

We led a permanent public art project spanning over 4,000 square meters.

We assembled 17 internationally recognized street artists and organized their work across an architecture defined by vertical columns, layered terraces, and constant public exposure.

Each artist worked directly on the construct, adapting scale, technique, and composition to the building’s structure rather than applying work onto a neutral surface.

The challenge was not only artistic, but also logistical and spatial: how to divide more than 4,000 square meters into a coherent public artwork while preserving the individuality of each artist. We curated the surface as a continuous field, where multiple voices coexist without collapsing into a single style.

This is not a single mural.
It is a field of public art that connects global street practices to a specific urban context.

Urban Art United ｜UAU

Artists：Antz (Singapore), Askew One (New Zealand), CAN2 (Germany), Caratoes (Hong Kong), Daleast (China), Dems (Spain), Dezio (France), Jayson Atienza (USA), Satr (China), Suiko (Japan), Titi Freak (Brazil), Tristan Eaton (USA), Vandal (Korea), Vhils (Portugal), Wais (Russia), Xeme (Hong Kong)

#urbanartunited #tianan1000trees #shanghaiart #graffiti #artandarchitecture

More from Tian An 1000 Trees, the landmark designed by Thomas Heatherwick.

We led a permanent public art project spanning over 4,000 square meters.

We assembled 17 internationally recognized street artists and organized their work across an architecture defined by vertical columns, layered terraces, and constant public exposure.

Each artist worked directly on the construct, adapting scale, technique, and composition to the building’s structure rather than applying work onto a neutral surface.

The challenge was not only artistic, but also logistical and spatial: how to divide more than 4,000 square meters into a coherent public artwork while preserving the individuality of each artist. We curated the surface as a continuous field, where multiple voices coexist without collapsing into a single style.

This is not a single mural.
It is a field of public art that connects global street practices to a specific urban context.

Urban Art United ｜UAU

Artists：Antz (Singapore), Askew One (New Zealand), CAN2 (Germany), Caratoes (Hong Kong), Daleast (China), Dems (Spain), Dezio (France), Jayson Atienza (USA), Satr (China), Suiko (Japan), Titi Freak (Brazil), Tristan Eaton (USA), Vandal (Korea), Vhils (Portugal), Wais (Russia), Xeme (Hong Kong)

#urbanartunited #tianan1000trees #shanghaiart #graffiti #artandarchitecture

More from Tian An 1000 Trees, the landmark designed by Thomas Heatherwick.

We led a permanent public art project spanning over 4,000 square meters.

We assembled 17 internationally recognized street artists and organized their work across an architecture defined by vertical columns, layered terraces, and constant public exposure.

Each artist worked directly on the construct, adapting scale, technique, and composition to the building’s structure rather than applying work onto a neutral surface.

The challenge was not only artistic, but also logistical and spatial: how to divide more than 4,000 square meters into a coherent public artwork while preserving the individuality of each artist. We curated the surface as a continuous field, where multiple voices coexist without collapsing into a single style.

This is not a single mural.
It is a field of public art that connects global street practices to a specific urban context.

Urban Art United ｜UAU

Artists：Antz (Singapore), Askew One (New Zealand), CAN2 (Germany), Caratoes (Hong Kong), Daleast (China), Dems (Spain), Dezio (France), Jayson Atienza (USA), Satr (China), Suiko (Japan), Titi Freak (Brazil), Tristan Eaton (USA), Vandal (Korea), Vhils (Portugal), Wais (Russia), Xeme (Hong Kong)

#urbanartunited #tianan1000trees #shanghaiart #graffiti #artandarchitecture

More from Tian An 1000 Trees, the landmark designed by Thomas Heatherwick.

We led a permanent public art project spanning over 4,000 square meters.

We assembled 17 internationally recognized street artists and organized their work across an architecture defined by vertical columns, layered terraces, and constant public exposure.

Each artist worked directly on the construct, adapting scale, technique, and composition to the building’s structure rather than applying work onto a neutral surface.

The challenge was not only artistic, but also logistical and spatial: how to divide more than 4,000 square meters into a coherent public artwork while preserving the individuality of each artist. We curated the surface as a continuous field, where multiple voices coexist without collapsing into a single style.

This is not a single mural.
It is a field of public art that connects global street practices to a specific urban context.

Urban Art United ｜UAU

Artists：Antz (Singapore), Askew One (New Zealand), CAN2 (Germany), Caratoes (Hong Kong), Daleast (China), Dems (Spain), Dezio (France), Jayson Atienza (USA), Satr (China), Suiko (Japan), Titi Freak (Brazil), Tristan Eaton (USA), Vandal (Korea), Vhils (Portugal), Wais (Russia), Xeme (Hong Kong)

#urbanartunited #tianan1000trees #shanghaiart #graffiti #artandarchitecture

More from Tian An 1000 Trees, the landmark designed by Thomas Heatherwick.

We led a permanent public art project spanning over 4,000 square meters.

We assembled 17 internationally recognized street artists and organized their work across an architecture defined by vertical columns, layered terraces, and constant public exposure.

Each artist worked directly on the construct, adapting scale, technique, and composition to the building’s structure rather than applying work onto a neutral surface.

The challenge was not only artistic, but also logistical and spatial: how to divide more than 4,000 square meters into a coherent public artwork while preserving the individuality of each artist. We curated the surface as a continuous field, where multiple voices coexist without collapsing into a single style.

This is not a single mural.
It is a field of public art that connects global street practices to a specific urban context.

Urban Art United ｜UAU

Artists：Antz (Singapore), Askew One (New Zealand), CAN2 (Germany), Caratoes (Hong Kong), Daleast (China), Dems (Spain), Dezio (France), Jayson Atienza (USA), Satr (China), Suiko (Japan), Titi Freak (Brazil), Tristan Eaton (USA), Vandal (Korea), Vhils (Portugal), Wais (Russia), Xeme (Hong Kong)

#urbanartunited #tianan1000trees #shanghaiart #graffiti #artandarchitecture

It’s cannot overstate how impactful this exhibition was to me. AaronB, @merkizm and Dewz at the old @artspace.aotearoa location prior to its move to K’rd in 1996. All the art was direct to wall with the exception of one installation piece on the floor. DAF crew painted the most high level graffiti in the city during that era and my 17 year old mind was blown. I went home that night determined to not only get better but to be one of the best - I drew furiously burning through entire packets of printer paper like a person possessed! Wild to see Bill Ralston and Dylan Taite, such a different time in NZ media too.

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Over the course of the summer and fall of 2025, aspirational words began appearing in downtown Portland. Now, as we enter the holiday season, Washington Center is beautifully wrapped in colorful words of community and goodwill. 

The installation, titled 7 Pillars, sprang from the mind of internationally renowned street artist Askew One (@askewone) (aka Elliot O’Donnell) and is his first major project in Portland since moving here in 2022.

7 Pillars features a thoughtfully curated collection of words that capture this pivotal moment in history while fostering meaningful community dialogue about democracy and civic engagement. With the support of the property owner, Menashe Properties (@menashe_properties), along with the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (@portlandgov), and METRO (@oregonmetro), Askew One and friends painted seven words across the south and eastern walls of Washington Center. The massive mural covers nearly 20,000 square feet and features the words LOVE, CARE, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DIGNITY, GRACE, and STEWARDSHIP. 
 
Thank you to Askew One for this beautiful project. The thought, time, and civic duty that were put into this project shows, with stunning results. We would also like to thank Askew One’s assistants, legendary creatives Ray from Hand of Dogg Murals (@handofdogg), Ruban Nielson (@nielsonruban)(artist and member of Unknown Mortal Orchestra), along with helpers from the street art community, including They Drift (@theydrift), KSRA (@ksra_ksra), B-Side, Jay, Theearwig22 (@theearwig22), and Aerosolsmith (@aerosolsmith).
 
“I am so honored to have had this experience. I moved to Portland 3 years ago and dreamed about painting the Washington Center. To have this become a reality and for it to also be a mural conveying something I believe is so necessary in this moment is a dream come true!” – Askew One 
 

📸 @sarasjol 
📍401 SW Washington St. Portland, OR

#ASKEW #AskewOne #DowntownPortland #PortlandMurals #pdxmurals #pdxstreetart #PortlandStreetArt #PDXart #PortlandArt #PortlandOregon #PSAA #PortlandStreetArtAlliance #CommunityArt #Commission #WashingtonCenter #WashingtonCenterPDX #WashingtonCenterPortland

Some photos from a trip down to Christchurch where @onedeap and myself joined @mirkoreisser to paint an event @jonny4higher organised at YCD. Back during a beautiful moment as the Aotearoa hip hop scene was exploding, connecting and lifelong friendships were forming across the country and world. The ingenuity of the youth, as organisers, creatives, entrepreneurs and even media personalities was electric and the possibilities felt endless and in reach during that moment.

Some photos from a trip down to Christchurch where @onedeap and myself joined @mirkoreisser to paint an event @jonny4higher organised at YCD. Back during a beautiful moment as the Aotearoa hip hop scene was exploding, connecting and lifelong friendships were forming across the country and world. The ingenuity of the youth, as organisers, creatives, entrepreneurs and even media personalities was electric and the possibilities felt endless and in reach during that moment.

Some photos from a trip down to Christchurch where @onedeap and myself joined @mirkoreisser to paint an event @jonny4higher organised at YCD. Back during a beautiful moment as the Aotearoa hip hop scene was exploding, connecting and lifelong friendships were forming across the country and world. The ingenuity of the youth, as organisers, creatives, entrepreneurs and even media personalities was electric and the possibilities felt endless and in reach during that moment.

Some photos from a trip down to Christchurch where @onedeap and myself joined @mirkoreisser to paint an event @jonny4higher organised at YCD. Back during a beautiful moment as the Aotearoa hip hop scene was exploding, connecting and lifelong friendships were forming across the country and world. The ingenuity of the youth, as organisers, creatives, entrepreneurs and even media personalities was electric and the possibilities felt endless and in reach during that moment.

Some photos from a trip down to Christchurch where @onedeap and myself joined @mirkoreisser to paint an event @jonny4higher organised at YCD. Back during a beautiful moment as the Aotearoa hip hop scene was exploding, connecting and lifelong friendships were forming across the country and world. The ingenuity of the youth, as organisers, creatives, entrepreneurs and even media personalities was electric and the possibilities felt endless and in reach during that moment.

Some photos from a trip down to Christchurch where @onedeap and myself joined @mirkoreisser to paint an event @jonny4higher organised at YCD. Back during a beautiful moment as the Aotearoa hip hop scene was exploding, connecting and lifelong friendships were forming across the country and world. The ingenuity of the youth, as organisers, creatives, entrepreneurs and even media personalities was electric and the possibilities felt endless and in reach during that moment.