Scotland’s longest running graffiti event saw dozens of artists spend two days bringing walls across the city’s Hilltown to life.
Painters from London, Liverpool, Northern Ireland, Glasgow and Edinburgh joined local artists on both Saturday and Sunday in the Dundee Graffiti Jam.
Organised by SFMteamUK (Styles for Miles), the main painting zone took place at the walled legal graffiti area formerly occupied by The Dundee Pasteurised Milk (DPM) factory.
It featured live DJs all day on Saturday with around 80 artists given an allocated section of wall to paint whatever they wish.
Other ‘aerosol art’ spots included the painting of an entire house on Kinghorn Road, an area at Alexander Street, The Barrels on Strathmartine Road, as well as an Oor Wullie piece on Mains Road.
Organiser Adam Milroy, a tattoo artist who has travelled the world linking up with other graffiti artists, said: “In total we put up about a hundred boards.
“It took a lot of time and effort to set-up but it was well worth it.
“We owe so much to all the local companies that have helped us.
“We actually came in under budget because of everyone’s generosity.
“We were given big discounts on stuff like boards and emulsion.
“The weather got in the way at some points but the Saturday was crazy. The atmosphere was amazing with live DJs.
“The Sunday was quieter both because of the weather and the sore heads I think.
“Thanks to everyone who helped, even if it was just for a minute.
“It makes this event tremendous.
“We’ve got big plans for next year but I can’t say too much just yet.”
The event has been held in Dundee for 15 years and previous works can be seen in various locations, including in Coldside and at the boards at Seabraes.
Paul Adam (Sapien) and Gary McKay (Gazmac) spent the two days working on a wall mural just off the Hilltown junction with Mains Road.
It features Oor Wullie with a bucket over his head looking despondent with lyrics to the Grandmaster Flash rap tune The Message.
Gary, 50, who is the studio director at SWG3 and organises Glasgow arts event the Yardworks Festival, said: “The work is a message about mental health in children.
“It’s been tricky with the weather, especially the horizontal rain but I’m from Glasgow so it’s not the worst I’ve painted in.
“This is my life passion. I’ve been doing it for 35 years.”
Paul added: “We’ve been out with ponchos on for the two days.
“The spray paint was just flying off into the wind at some points.
“It’s been good getting people walking past going to the football on Sunday. Lots of folk have been having a look and giving complements.”
