hanksy | surplus candy

west adams, california

COlabs sourced a five story abandoned mansion in West Adams for Surplus Candy, a one-night-only art show involving over 50 national and international artists. The show made its West Coast debut at the hands of Hanksy, an artist known for his politically-infused pop art commentary. This was the a follow-up to the first official Surplus Candy pop-up show in an abandoned bank in New York City. 

Artists MTO, Christina Angelina, Fanakapan, Tarajosu and Reef were in attendance on behalf of COlabs, their mural work among infinite paste-ups and pieces by fan favorites like Drew Merritt, Annie Preece and Mear One. Instagram tipped off fans as artists posted teasers of the upcoming event, providing the address a few hours before doors opened. 

Over 2,000 people waited in line to make their way through the mansion's museum, their path directed by a set of ropes that routed their way through each floor. 

The fleeting installation was a social media success, providing its viewers with limitless photo ops. 

All artwork was buffed the next day, a scenario faced by any artist who chooses city walls as their canvas, where their work can be covered or buffed in a matter of days. 

Get a taste of the experience in Monty's walk-through video above, and a glimpse at the property's complete transformation in the photo album below. 

We hope to see Hanksy back next year and can't wait to delve into finding the next setting. 

Related Links: Curbed, LA Magazine, LAist

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