Local mural Miami artist dies
Many Miami natives have seen the mural artworks of artist LEBO. It was very sad to hear the news today that he has passed away. The prominent street artist was known for his early Miami murals in a cartoon style with vibrant colors. Lebo, was a very well respected and liked local artist who continually reached out to his community gifting artworks and advice on making art. As artists who know the difficulties of navigating the art world and creating art on dangerously high walls. We appreciate all the artists that put in the love and work that it takes to go big!
LEBO was a very special artist to Miami and he will defiantly be missed! We share some of his process here on this massive Miami Beach mural for which he created on a swing stage over the water. The dedication it takes to create these murals is not for the faint of heart. Those afraid of heights need not apply.
“A big reason I chose to highlight the Monk Parakeet for this project is its unique nature as a tropical species. Not only can their interesting squawking be heard throughout the area, but you can also see their family nests located in palm trees all around Miami Beach. Below the parakeet and night jasmine blossom is a stylized wave pattern inspired by the Art Deco movement, another trademark of Miami Beach. The lifeguard stand also captures another Miami Beach highlight with its delightful one of a kind feel, as it stands dotting the Atlantic”. – Lebo
About the artist Lebo
David Le Batard, better known in the art world as Lebo. He is recognized for working in a wide spectrum of creative mediums including murals, paintings and sculptures. Lebo is the innovator of Postmodern Cartoon Expressionism – a combination of cartoon imagery, richly saturated balances of color and unique linear composition brought together in a narrative style to inspire emotion and create layers of meaning. We leave you with some of our favorite artworks of his, including this massive cruise-ship mural he painted for Norwegian Cruise Line. We hope you enjoy. Please share his art worldwide as we mourn the loss of another fellow artist.
LEBO, really gave Miami a piece of his creativity and heart. Rest in Paradise.
