Inside the mind of Mumbai’s graffiti artist Tyler: ‘I am inspired by logic and common sense’ | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Inside the mind of Mumbai’s graffiti artist Tyler: ‘I am inspired by logic and common sense’ | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Written by Shreya Das |Updated: July 17, 2019 1:38:57 pm

Inside the mind of Mumbai’s graffiti artist Tyler: ‘I am inspired by logic and common sense’

Mumbai-based street artist Tyler on his quirky takes on contemporary issues, painting walls as a form of social commentary and being compared to Banksy .

Tyler’s graffiti could be seen at various locations in Mumbai, including Jogeshwari, Andheri West and near Santa Cruz airport. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

AMIDST the broken concrete chunks and rubble of an abandoned building near the Mumbai airport complex, Bart Simpson has a strong message for anyone caring to look that side: “I must say Jai Shri Ram to prove my nationality”. This powerful graffiti has a sign at the bottom saying ‘Tyler Street Art’, a guerrilla artist famous for his quirky takes on contemporary issues.