NERO

Enfield, CT

Nero is a self-taught, multifaceted artist with over 24 years of experience. Nero was drawn to the graffiti world early on as a pre-teen. Living in New York, the graffiti culture was around every corner, and Nero found the murals that decorated the walls of the city were intoxicating. With so much art, history and culture Nero’s passion to explore his own talents began. Nero has been painting walls since 1994, and has been working as a tattoo artist since 2006. Nero painted a mural during Fresh Paint Springfield 2019 on Spring Street.Nero and Souls were selected by MLK Family Services to paint on their building at 3 Rutland St.

SOULS

NYC

Dionelo Alvarez aka Souls Nyc was born and raised in the South Bronx. Growing up a few blocks away from the infamous Bronx Zoo, he has always looked at the city as an inspiration board. "From an early age I felt creativity was my preferred language in a loud and lively Dominican household. Art has always been my escape and chosen language. Sketching on the train, working on canvases, designing my next mural, art is in me. I don't think about creating, it bursts out of me." Currently painting his name and murals where he can. Souls Nyc also mentors youth and directs art related workshops. Dedicated to his chosen style, Aerosol Art, this Bronx artist integrates its methods and history in his lesson plans for the youth. Souls NYC painted a mural with Wane One at the FOH shelter on Worthington Street in Springfield.

Nero and Souls will be painting at the MLK Family Services at 3 Rutland Street.