In collaboration with Adrian ‘Sawtay’ Hayles, we have developed the Ball Point Series. Originally designed on raw wood longboards with ball point pen, Adrian used the architecture of Toronto’s landmark buildings as letters in the word “Toronto”. This became part of a limited edition run of 100 “Toronto” Thymeless decks by Longboard Living. The Series moved to another city very close to both of us, New York. The New York / Toronto Longboard communities are very culturally rich and dependent on the amazing environments and people that surround us. The “New York” signature design will be available in a limited edition run of 50 1″ drop, symmetrical free ride / downhill / commute deck on February 24th during Longboard Living x Adrian Hayles: NYC EDITION @ Uncle Funky’s

Available at:

Proper Reserve
498 Queen Street West, Toronto
between Spadina and Bathurst at Portland on the north side.
647.341.8000
www.properreserve.com 

Longboard Living
202 Augusta, Toronto, ON.
416.901.7787
www.longboardliving.ca

Uncle Funky
128 Charles Street, New York, NY 10014
1 646.895.9943
www.unclefunkysboards.com

Glossy Collective
289 College Street, Toronto, ON.
416.574.8464
www.glossycollective.com

My client was very keen on creating a graffiti piece for her unborn son. She wanted it to occupy an entire 12′x15′ wall in her apartment. What is unique about this piece is that it comes apart into three sections for multiple display options and easy mobility. The concept behind this piece was for it to have a place in her son’s life as he grows and evolves. With those directions, I came up with this tryptic piece made up of six canvases that I designed and stretched to fill the 7′x4′ area of the available wall space.

Scion x Manifesto presents All Good on the Hood, Jack Layton tribute

I had the pleasure of painting this Scion car hood as part of Manifesto’s: All Good On the Hood. I chose to base my painting on our fallen solder, Mr. Jack Layton as a tribute to his courage and determination.

http://themanifesto.ca/allgood/

A year in the making this stands as the largest piece I have created. Located in the heart of the Market at Four Life Natural Foods, this piece is a reflection of Kensington’s vibrant community. It is designed to instill a sense of self worth and is a celebration of life.

Four Life Natural Foods
257 Augusta Ave. at the corner of Nassau

http://swaymag.ca/2011/06/adrian-hayles-art-at-street-level/

Documentary video coming soon.

I had the pleasure of painting this mural for Elle M’a Dit restaurant at 35 Baldwin st. last month. It was great experience and presented new challenges that were over come. Special thank you to torontograffiti.com for putting the project together.

Elle M’a Dit restaurant brings chef’s hometown Alsace – region famous for gastronomy in France to Toronto. Elle M’a Dit inspired by modern alsatian cuisine plus all things in season. We serve in relaxed setting – communal table, comfortable banquettes. Elle M’a Dit is available for your special events, group lunch and dinner.

http://ellemadit.com/

This is a link to the Adrian Hayles Productions official website.
adrianhaylesproductions.com

Media (medium): Oil on canvas Size: 24"x36" Year: 2011

This painting is the first of a series titled Graffitecture. The body of works will examine modern architecture as it relates to urban graffiti.

Media (medium): Oil on convas Size: 24"x36" Year: 2011

Commissioned by Lazar Entrainment, this oil painting is the face of the Honoured Citizen online video game.

http://honouredcitizen.com/

New Jimmi Hendrix canned mural in Kensignton.

This was an awesome experience and a lot was learned while producing the painting mainly, how to layer colours effectively. This stands as my fines canned mural to date.

A.

Media (medium): Graphite Size: 12"x12" Year: 2010

Client portait.

Media (medium): Graphite Size: 11"x17" Year: 2009

Portrait of Jules.

Media (medium): Acrylic and stucco Size: 72"x24" Year: 2006

This piece took over 160 hours to create. It’s filled with detailed illustrations and has 3D like qualities where the graf work spelling concrete in raised stucco.

Media (medium): Acrylic and Stucco Size: 36"x24" Year: 2005

This was created as a commemorative piece reflecting the all the tablist that showcased their talents between 2000-2005′s Toronto DMC.

From Left to right:

DJ Kid Koala
DJ Precise
DJ Mysterio
Radar
Turnstyles: D Scratch, Lil’ Jaz, Grouch
D-Styles
DJ Excess
Toadstyle
A-track

Media (medium): Oil on Canvas Size: 12"x12" Year: 2007

Artist parental portrait. Well received anniversary gift.

Media (medium): Acrylic and ink Size: 17"x11" Year: 2007

Created as a promotion piece for LeVack Block pub.

Media (medium): Oil on Canvas Size: 72"x 24" Year: 2004

Commissioned by the Slayer family, Listen is one of the first oils ever completed. The textured line work in the negative space creates a rich tapestry when hit by light.

Night Moves - Girls Night (day), Oil on canvas, 48" x 24"

Night Moves - Girls Night (night), Oil on canvas, 48" x 24"

Compelled to satisfy the demand for art that caters to the party environment, Adrian created a series of paintings that embody the essence of the nightlife called “Night Moves”.  Excitement and energy is clearly visible in the line work, fluorescent colours, and motion-driven brush strokes of the paintings. Using spray paint and oils, the series blends the rough and rugged feel of the street with the traditional sensibility of classical paintings. This series was originally inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s Nude Descending the Staircase’s method of fragmenting  negative space. Layers of characters painted in an illustrative fashion give an animated effect reminiscent of Meybridge’s photo studies.

Adrian has developed an original method that allows the paintings to be appreciated in both dim and well-lit settings. In high light, the illustrative qualities emerge. In dim settings, the flow of the paintings reveal hidden textures and amplifies the sense of motion, echoing the beats, rhythms and music that inspired them.