UK-based graffiti artist, Hush, was
commissioned by TAO Group to curate the wall
space décor, filling every room with a range
of contemporary and dynamic murals from
well-known figures. VANDAL's indoor-outdoor
"secret garden" contains work from Shepard
Fairey, who created two graphic, red, white
and black murals on brick walls, stamped with
his signature OBEY tag. Art from Eelus can
also be seen in the garden, a dark and looming
winged woman consistent with his hauntingly
mysterious aesthetic.
Inside the main dining room is where
Hush contributed a mural, an abstract anime
and pop-inspired piece which features the
feminine form accompanied by bursts of color
and texture. Adjacent is the main bar, where
along the back wall, is a mural by Will Barras.
Depicting the motion of hands walking across
a globe, Barras' work evokes a sense of fluidity
and is known for taking a narrative approach
to his paintings. Similarly, L.A. native Tristan
Eaton shares a background in illustration
and animation, and his work can be found in
"The Library" at VANDAL. Aligned against
the far wall of the restaurant are four custom
bookcases that Eaton strategically painted over
to create his retro-inspired portraits alongside
text which reads, "Fantastic Fantasy".
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