Shida

Street Artist Biography

Murals

Artist: Shida 

Location: Melbourne, Australia

About: Shida is a heavyweight of Australia's burgeoning street art scene, with dynamic murals, monumental in scale, spread across the east coast and internationally. A gestural climax of color and ecstatic line surges through his mystifying imagery, allowing viewers a glimpse of a sublime, pulsating paradise. Shida has ignited his career with a tour that spanned four continents, and his ongoing success in the art world is testament to his relentless creative spirit.

Meaning Behind Name: Shida was 14 years old when he was searching for a name to write graffiti.  He was looking for a name that sounded Japanese. He chose Shida, and the rest is history.

Lifestyle: After waking up, he usually checks his emails and begins to work on art. This can include working on paintings, preparing for the street art, or simply sketching. He also enjoys hanging out with his girlfriend and playing video games.

Shida's Street Art Videos

Shida Serpent from Shida ZRF on Vimeo.


Painting on, Passing through from H. Eva Parkes on Vimeo.


Crystals of the Colossus from Shida ZRF on Vimeo.

Follow Shida

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shidaart/

http://instagram.com/shida_zrf
https://vimeo.com/shidaart

Sources: 

http://artcollective-brisbane.blogspot.com/2011/03/5-minutes-with-shida.html