Gary Stranger in Portsmouth and Southsea
Gary Stranger is a Brighton based artist who has quite a number of paintings in Portsmouth, mainly around the old Debenhams building in the Palmerston Road, Portland Road and Tonbridge Street areas.
As can be seen in the images below Gary specialises in creating complex images combining typography with geometric shapes to great effect.
His style, which can be described as "typographic minimalism," is a refreshing departure from more traditional forms of graffiti, focusing on the art of letterforms rather than illustrative or pictorial elements. The precision and professionalism of his work make it stand out in the street art scene, contributing to the ongoing evolution of urban art.
In 2016 Gary was commissioned by Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft to provide works celebrating the centenary of Edward Johnston who designed the famous typeface for the London Underground and was a Ditchling resident.
Gary Stranger has been the artist in residence at the Whistleblower Gallery in Brighton twice, his work has also been exhibited at The Royal Academy of Art's Winter Exhibition in 2020.
You can enjoy more work by Gary at his instagram page @gary_stranger
Witsend - Gary Stranger
Wits End by Gary Stranger 2024 painted at the old Knight and Lee building in Palmerston Road, Southsea.
Vanity and Nuance by Gary Stranger in Palmerston Road, Southsea
Motion - Gary Stranger
Motion by Gary Stranger at the old Debenhams building at Osbourne Road in Southsea.
Push Back and a chain painted by Gary Stranger in Southsea.
Gary Stranger works High Light and Align painted at derelict Debenhams building at Palmerston Road, Southsea
Baked Beans and I'M OK street art works by Gary Stranger in the alleyway between Palmerston Road and Tonbridge Street, Southsea.
Brainwash - Gary Stranger
This large and intricate painting, Brainwash, was painted by Gray Stranger on a wall in Portland Road in Southsea. It showcases his use of typography and morphed shapes.
So So and Grey Head street art by Gary Stranger in Southsea.
Liberty - Gary Stranger
Liberty by Gary Stranger at Osbourne Road in Southsea.
Sometimes you need to stop look and think about what a painting actually says, Lets Talk and Feng Shui by Gary Stranger at Southsea.
Hed by Gary Stranger painted in the alleyway just off of Albert Road in Southsea.
History - Gary Stranger
Painted at Hilsea Lido, Portsmouth, History by Gary Stranger.