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| “Shake Hands” in Leige, Belgium |
For British artist Pref, the art of decipherment is as integral to his murals
as the expressively layered designs. Known for looping and layering
blocky text to give the illusion of floating forms, contrasting letters
wriggle, tilt, overlap, and cast bold shadows. His training in graphic
design spurred an abiding fascination with typography, and while much
that field is oriented toward clear communication, Pref is interested in
literally twisting messages. He meticulously arranges each letter to
form puzzle-like compositions, encouraging the viewer to work out a word
or phrase. “The wording for my pieces are usually autobiographical,” he
explains, “like clues and relics from my past or a commentary on
current times.”
You can see more of Pref’s work on his website and follow updates on Instagram.
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| “Put you in a box” in Liège, Belgium |
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| “Nuture, Nature” in Sand City, California |
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| Left: “You are the one.” Right: “Off and on” |
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| “Remarkable” in Jackson, Michigan |
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| “Here we are” in Los Angeles, California |
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| Left: “Blah blah blah.” Right: “Say bye” |
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| “Drifting” in Ostend, Belgium |
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| “Inspire, Expire” in Bayonne, France |
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