5567. Dean Lane skate park (650)

I met Hire last weekend while he was painting a piece on the ramp wall opposite this one. He is such a nice man, and puts a lot of thought and effort into his work. which we discussed at length. It is so good to get an insight into an artist’s work and to find out more about their motivation, history and circumstances, as all of these elements play a part in the creative arts.

Hire likes the fact that his art is continually evolving, and a quick glance at this gallery of his work shows how his writing has changed over time whilst maintaining his overall style. This piece, spelling out HIRE, is symmetrical in overall design, and perfectly finished, with the black and orange borders creating a clear separation between the letters and the turquoise background. The double lines shadowing the letters provide a sense of movement or shimmer. A lovely piece from Hire.