Aerosol Alley - Windsor @ Artists Lane

In 2012, Fletcher Andersen (Facter) from Invurt.com, assisted by local artist Wayne Tindall, organised a multitude of Melbourne street and graffiti artists for an epic multi-year project to transform a dilapidated laneway in the back streets of Windsor and Chapel St into a thriving mecca of street art on Melbournes south side. This laneway has now become a landmark of street art and graffiti in Melbourne and is a must see for urban art aficionados.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Unwell Bunny, Jack Douglas, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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In 2012, Fletcher Andersen (Facter) from Invurt.com, assisted by local artist Wayne Tindall, organised a multitude of Melbourne street and graffiti artists for an epic multi-year project to transform a dilapidated laneway in the back streets of Windsor and Chapel St into a thriving mecca of street art on Melbournes south side. This laneway has now become a landmark of street art and graffiti in Melbourne and is a must see for urban art aficionados.



After a period of time running the project, dubbed, unofficially, “Aerosol Alley”, the laneway gained the attention of Stonnington council, who offered to allocate the previously un-named laneway an official moniker. The laneway was named Artists Lane (unfortunately not “Aerosol Alley” as the artists had wanted it named) and they then decided to put their support behind the project once it was shown to be a boon to the community. In time, other local businesses and members of the local community also began to offer their support, and this once disused lane now plays host to a growing number of visitors and artists, both domestically and international, and is a focal point for graffiti and street art in the City of Stonnington and the greater Melbourne area.

Having played host to over four large scale painting sessions to date, including two Aerosol Alley events, artists transformed a previously empty and dilapidated laneway over a period of two years. 



Artists involved in the project included Conrad Bizjak, Drewfunk, Putos, Silk Roy, Loadz, Presto, Ero, Senekt, Bailer, Facter, Ohnoes, Amac, Jak Rapmund, Paners, Woke, Jojo Spins, Jack Frost, Short, Choq, Jack Douglas, Makatron, Heesco, Ryan Boserio, Troll, Mysterious Al, Pierre Llloga, Unwell Bunny, Rus Kidd, Frosk, Jonathan Guthmann and Ashley Goudie, and INK & CLOG (Singapore).

Almost all of the work in Aerosol Alley (Artists Lane) as depcted in this street view is still present in the laneway.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Various Artists, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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A pasteup wall featuring works from artists involved in the Aerosol Alley project was placed at the beginning of the laneway, to showcase some of the artists other works.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Tim Rollins, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Troll and Planez

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, unknown, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Cinzah Seekayem, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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New Zealand artist Cinzah Seekayem created this piece on one of his visits to Melbourne

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Pierre Llloga, Unwell Bunny, Steve Cross,, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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A beautiful collaborative piece from serveral distinct artists, including Senekt, Steve Cross, Pierre Lloga, Unwell Bunny

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Phoenix, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Wayne Tindall, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Wayne Tindall, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Heesco, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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As the laneway was painted over three sessions, many of the older pieces from 2012 were repainted over - however this Heesco piece of a Mongolian shamen is one of the surviving elements from the first paintup.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Wayne Tindall, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Wayne Tindall, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Heesco, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Tony Abbot, probably one of the worst prime ministers in Australian history, aptly rendered here as a devil by Heesco.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Shame, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Heesco, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Facter, Russ Kidd, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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The first ever collaboration between Facter and Ruskidd

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Conrad Bizjak, Nils Westergard, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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A abstract portrait by Conrad Bizjak and a stencil piece by Niels Westergard

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, ClogTwo, InkTen, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Singaporean artists InkTen and Cog Two. These two artists are regular vistors to Melbourne, and graced the walls of the project with their gorgeous and fun work.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Heesco, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Drewfunk, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Now Malaysia based, RSCLs crew member Drewfunk is one of Melbournes best, here seen with some cool lettering and a character.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Mishap, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Mishap went old school with this piece, blending rad colours with her trademark style.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Jack Douglas, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Jack Douglas and his Hammerhead banker.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, unknown, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Choq, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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French artist Choq is a regular visitor to Melbourne, spending many of his summers here painting his urban, cartoon influenced works.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Conrad Bizjak, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Another great Conrad Bizjak piece.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, unknown, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Heesco, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, E.L.K., 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Stencil artist E.L.K., the first street artist to be nominated for the prestigious Archibald prize, with a large scale stencil

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Shida, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Brisbane artist Shida

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Creature Creature, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Creature Creature, an illustrative duo from Melbourne.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Shida, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Ohnoes, Chehehe, Frosk, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Ohnoes, Chehehe from the WEWF crew, and Phrosk with Batman

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, unknown, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Bailer, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Melbourne graffiti legend and all round amazing artist, Bailer.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Mysterious Al, Shida, Unwell Bunny, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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UK and now Melbourne based Mysterious Al with one of his regular teamup buddies, Unwell Bunny.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, unknown, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Caper ERG with his cartoon inspired characters.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Meggs, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Now Los Angeles based, Everfresh member Meggs with a giant rode, with an abstract piece on the left by Ash Goodey.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Makatron, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Makatrons tribute to that icon of Australia, the kangaroo.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Hancock, Heesco, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Heesco and Hancock.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Bailer, Conrad Bizjak, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Bailer and Conrad Bizjak with their twin firestarting portraits. This piece was painted live at the launch party for the second Aerosol Alley 2 event

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Makatron, Bailer, Conrad Bizjak, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Unwell Bunny, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Unwell Bunny with his feature wall at the back of the carpark.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Jack Douglas, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Jack Douglas with his JD fox.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Gent, Dvate, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Gent and Dvate with a candy stripped collab

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Gent, Dvate, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Gent, a UK based artist and member of SDM, on the left, with Dvate piece above.

Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, unknown, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, S4beth, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, unknown, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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Aerosol Alley, Artists Lane, Land Of Sunshine, 2014-03-02/2014-03-02, From the collection of: Melbourne Street Art by Invurt.com & Land of Sunshine
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The sign placed by the council on the previously unnamed laneway .. of course, the artists would have preferred it was named Aerosol Alley, but hey you cant win them all ;)

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Curated by—Facter (Fletcher Andersen), David Russell

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