Vibrant, street-art-infused canvases transform a former military facility in Bielefeld, Germany
In the heart of Bielefeld, a city in northwestern Germany, a unique blend of street art and electronic music took centre stage during the Rochdale Festival. Organised by Marla, Teutopia, and the platform for electronic music "Leises Rauschen", the event was a celebration of creativity and collaboration.
Marla, known not just for her street art but also as a DJ, had been eager to collaborate with "Freiraum Rochdale" for some time. She was joined by Silvia from the "Hoch2" crew, a group active in Bielefeld and its surrounding area, known for their involvement in various art projects.
The festival saw the creation of giant wall paintings that reached great heights, extending from the ground to a considerable height and covering an entire wall. Marla, Silvia, and their team transformed the former British barracks on Oldentruper Straße, adorning them with vibrant graffiti.
The graffiti depicted a girl and a fox, with the girl's image meant to reflect the British background of the barracks. Silvia, a member of the "Hoch2" crew, chose to depict a fox, as she often realizes animals artistically. The color choice of red, white, and blue for the girl image was significant, as explained by Bielefeld street artist Marla.
No further projects are planned at this time, but Marla expresses an openness and interest in future projects and collaborations. She praises Silvia's talent and technical skills in their collaboration on the murals, hinting at potential future collaborations.
The Rochdale Festival, which took place in May and encouraged guests to participate, combined street art and electronic music in the form of workshops, films, and tours. The event was a testament to the growing openness and less male-dominated street art scene in Bielefeld, allowing artists like Marla to return to it.
For the latest updates on future projects or collaborations involving street artist Marla and the "Hoch2" crew in Bielefeld, we recommend checking local Bielefeld street art community channels, social media accounts of Marla and Hoch2, or dedicated local cultural websites.
Marla, expressing her interest in future collaborations, plans to work with the "Hoch2" crew again, fusing home-and-garden aesthetics with street art in their upcoming projects. Having showcased their exceptional teamwork during the Rochdale Festival, they aim to bring vibrant lifestyle enhancements to the city of Bielefeld.
Their future projects, as revealed in local cultural websites, will continue to blend the worlds of street art and electronic music, upholding the legacy of the Rochdale Festival in the city.
