Kreative Talk with TRIEZE

Cornell alumnus Rafael Portillo AAP ’02, founder of Artificial Kreativity, launched a Kreative Talk series as an initiative to meet the artists and take a closer look at their career journey, explore the choices they made, and the experiences that defined them. This is a great opportunity for students and early-year creative practitioners to learn about various professions, including art, architecture, music, and fashion, and how each approaches creativity differently.

In 2023, three London street artists joined to create a platform for artists by artists called TRIEZE. Based on Frieze Art, the founders, Code FC, Jay Kaes, and Otto Schade, wanted to give artists control how their work is exhibited and the conversations that surround it. In this talk, they share their work, how they started the collective, what is the meaning behind TRIEZE, and how they are helping transition the street art scene into the contemporary art gallery. This year the collaborative invite Fin DAC and Pez Barcelona to exhibit at Gallery Different in Fitzrovia, London.

Biographies

Code FC is an international multi media artist with projects in art galleries, street art, clubs, and music festivals. His recognizable signature—replacing faces with super 8 camcorders—constitutes a commentary on society as spectator, rather than as a participatory role in urban life. He has a degree in Public Art from the Chelsea College of Art and Design and is based in London, Bangkok, and Ibiza.

A native of Chile, Otto Schade (Osch) trained as an architect before becoming a street artist. His fascination with surrealist art and master artists—Dali, Magritte, MC Escher, Giger, and Beksinski— inspired his ongoing passion to paint and develop his distinct ribbon style trademark. His work is found throughout the streets of London as well as commissioned mural pieces in countries globally.

Jay Kaes, is a London based Spanish artist, who is considered by some as the creator of the “Glitch Pop” style. He blends photorealism, comic linework, and digital patterns to create pieces that challenge perceptions of reality. His art invites viewers to reflect on reality by encouraging them to embrace imperfections and differences. Kaes has painted live at London Fashion Week, created artwork for the Fundación Banco Santander, and has pieces held by international collectors.

Speakers: Code FC, Otto Schade, Jay Kaes
Guest Speaker: Fin DAC

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