Krueger Krew

By James Kirkpatrick (London, ON)

73 Elm, above the building at the corner of Elm and Elgin
August 2016, Up Here 2

Sponsored by Equipment World

This mural was retired in 2022 and replaced by a new mural by Christian Chapman during Up Here 8.

Look up! Overlooking Elm street is a piece by London, Ontario’s James Kirkpatrick. James’ work looks like the control panels on a cardboard box spaceship, pixelated video game characters wearing masks, and bright toy blocks that explode into a cacophony of colours. Contemporary, eclectic and intricate, his artistic style derives from his fascination with comic books and spray paint culture.

James Kirkpatrick

Born in London, Ont., in 1977, James Kirkpatrick has exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada with shows in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Halifax, Toronto and Vancouver. His interest in art in public spaces saw him participate in the early days of the Canadian graffiti movement. Kirkpatrick is always pushing the envelope and also creates works under his avant-garde hip-hop moniker "Thesis Sahib," working in a variety of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, zines, mask-making and experimental sound improvisation. In recent years, his work has incorporated sculptural, kinetic and auditory elements.