Street artists never fail to surprise with their own unique styles. So, it comes as no surprise that the artist duo Fabian Florin, popularly known as Bane, and Yiannis Hadjipanayis, known as Pest, display a uniqueness that is not found anywhere else.
Bane, a Swiss,and Pest, a Cypriot, are international street artists who met each other at the International Street Art Festival in the picturesque Ayia Napa, Cyprus. They soon joined hands and started working together in 2014. It was not long before their amazing works of art were recognized the world-over.
These full-time artists are based in Switzerland, in the heart of Europe, since it allows them the flexibility and convenience to travel and work in the countries of Europe, Asia and the north of Africa. They have participated in many international mural and street art festivals around the globe.
The duo is famous for their unique ideas and concepts, which are constantly evolving in creativity and strength. Their astonishing murals easily surpass their predecessors in uniqueness and scale. One of their most celebrated works is the giant mill tower mural in Chur, Switzerland.
This 24-meter-wide and 40-meter-tall mural created by acrylic paint on concrete in 2018 has become the largest in Switzerland. It required 100 kilograms of primer, 200 kilograms of paint and more than 300 hours of work. The mural depicts a ‘lighthouse’ illuminated by the Grisons crystal. The project was funded by the city of Chur and took two months to complete.
