In Episode 10 of Visual Noise: Walls Talk, TRP613 and Urban Ninja head to the streets of New York City to sit down with the thought-provoking and unapologetically political street artist Crkshnk.

Known for his striking wheatpastes and layered collage-style compositions, Crkshnk creates artwork that demands attention and challenges viewers to look deeper. His pieces combine overlapping photographs, textures, and imagery into powerful visual narratives that blur the line between street art and political commentary. The result is a style unlike anything else on the street—raw, complex, and impossible to ignore.

Throughout the conversation, Crkshnk discusses the messages behind his work and why he believes public spaces are the perfect place to spark conversations about power, greed, and social inequality. His artwork often portrays corrupt politicians, powerful elites, and unchecked capitalism through the imagery of pigs and other animals, drawing on symbolism that has been used for generations to expose hypocrisy, excess, and exploitation.

TRP613 and Urban Ninja dive into the creative process behind these intricate wheatpastes, exploring how Crkshnk builds his layered compositions and develops the ideas that fuel his work. The discussion touches on art as activism, the role of political expression in street culture, and the challenges that come with creating provocative public art in today's world.

More than just an artist, Crkshnk uses walls as a platform for dialogue. His work asks difficult questions, challenges authority, and encourages people to examine the systems that shape their everyday lives. Whether you agree with his message or not, his art refuses to be ignored.

Join TRP613 and Urban Ninja for an engaging conversation about creativity, resistance, and the power of street art to challenge the status quo. Episode 10 offers a fascinating look into the mind of an artist who turns city walls into a canvas for social and political reflection.

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In this episode of Visual Noise: Walls Talk, TRP613 and Urban Ninja sit down with Toronto street artist Forge Fury, an artist whose vibrant, abstract style has become instantly recognizable across the city's streets.

Known for his bold use of color, energetic compositions, and ever-evolving creative approach, Forge Fury has made his mark through stickers, wheatpastes, murals, and a variety of other artistic mediums. His work brings a burst of life to the urban landscape, turning overlooked spaces into eye-catching pieces of public art.

The conversation explores Forge Fury's artistic journey, from discovering street art to developing the unique abstract style that has become his signature. He shares insights into his creative process, the inspiration behind his work, and the importance of experimentation in keeping his art fresh and exciting.

Beyond the streets, Forge Fury is a passionate sports fan, with a particular love for soccer. TRP613 and Urban Ninja dive into how sports culture, competition, teamwork, and the energy of the game have influenced his outlook as an artist. The episode uncovers the surprising connections between the worlds of street art and sport, where dedication, passion, and community play equally important roles.

Listeners will hear stories from Toronto's street art scene, learn about the challenges and rewards of creating public art, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset of an artist who is constantly pushing creative boundaries.

Whether you're a fan of abstract art, sticker culture, soccer, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind the artists who shape our cities, this episode delivers an engaging conversation full of creativity, inspiration, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Join TRP613 and Urban Ninja as they connect with Forge Fury and explore the colorful world of one of Toronto's most dynamic street artists.

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Episode 8 of Visual Noise: Walls Talk brings hosts TRP613 and Urban Ninja face-to-face with the wildly creative world of Chris Dokebi, a street artist, sticker bomber, wheatpaste artist, and toy maker whose mischievous goblin characters have been causing trouble—in the best possible way—wherever they appear.

Known for creating a cast of quirky, chaotic goblins, Chris Dokebi has developed a style that instantly grabs attention. Whether they're peeking out from a sticker on a utility box, taking over a wall through a wheatpaste, or coming to life as hand-crafted designer toys, his goblins seem to have personalities all their own. Equal parts playful, weird, and rebellious, they perfectly capture the spirit of street art.

In this episode, Chris shares the origins of his goblin universe, how these mischievous characters evolved over time, and what inspires him to keep expanding their world. The conversation dives into the crossover between street art and toy culture, exploring how a character can exist in multiple forms—from the streets to the collector's shelf.

TRP613 and Urban Ninja talk with Chris about sticker culture, the thrill of finding the perfect spot for a piece, and the unique challenge of building a recognizable character brand while staying true to the DIY roots of street art. They also discuss the process of designing and producing toys, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into turning a sketch into a collectible figure.

Filled with stories, laughs, and plenty of goblin mischief, this episode highlights an artist who refuses to be limited to a single medium. Chris Dokebi's creations are a reminder that street art isn't just something you see—it's something that can grow into entire worlds and communities.

Tune in to Episode 8 of Visual Noise: Walls Talk and enter the strange, fun, and slightly chaotic world of Chris Dokebi and his army of mischievous goblins.

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