Portland murals can range from quirky mirth to downright deep contemplation. Rarely are walls wasted. On any corner, alley, or side street, you might stumble on a larger-than-life spectacle of something spectacular. Legit mural artists prefer aliases ensuring an ‘all about the art’ vibe. Check out below a sampling of our favorite muralists and murals around Portland.
Klutcho Mural at SE 9th and Taylor
Klutcho, a veteran muralist, went from corporate to community and is the unofficial grandfather to mural artists. Find this energetic and ethereal piece at SE 9th and Taylor.
BAD/Shnazzy Mural at SE 30th and Hawthorne
Give it up for the girls! Shnazzy paints on themes of transformation and mythology. The backpack is a vintage jukebox recently retired from Mary’s, the oldest strip club in the PNW.
Earwig22 Mural at SE 3rd and Ash
Inspired by ‘high detail minimal concepts’, The Earwig22’s work encourages observers to reflect on how we navigate the madness that is life.
Borrowed Times Mural at SE 65th and Foster
The pandemic had nothing on the Foster-Powell Community. This artist enlisted the entire community to come together and paint away their collective angst.
Mad One Mural at SE 64th and Foster
Mad One paints current social and cultural themes represented through pioneers of the art world. Here we see the artist’s version of Basquiat looking defiant, yet vulnerable.
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