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The Polite Bears of Street Artist Phil Lumbang

Philip Lumbang’s graffiti bears were born on the streets of Los Angeles. The stories that the bears tell are a reflection of Lumbang’s attitudes toward life. His first bears were often shockingly rude little dudes, but as it says on his website, “the bears transformed as Philip did. As a counter attack to the world’s problems, his bears went to artistic reform school, rather – charm school.” Philip Lumbang’s street art works changed, sporting courteous, polite and friendly bears that stand as a reminder to people to care for one another.

Street art is an excellent way to gauge the opinions and emotions of the people who make up the subculture. Graffiti often reveals rebellious ideas and anti-establishment ideals, but sometimes, street art is just an attractive outpouring of an artist’s imagination. Philip Lumbang’s street art paintings are an interesting mix of rebelliousness, his opinions on society and his artistic talent. His bears are attractive and therefore catch the eyes of passers-by, and here’s the really special part – their cute, friendly demeanour is the most rebellious part of their nature. The cuddly creatures defy modern societal trends of greed and selfishness by handing out generous amounts of heart warming good feelings.

Take a look at Phil Lumbang’s website or Facebook page for details on where to find his street art or where to buy prints of his art online.

One of Phil Lumbang's friendly graffiti bears reaches out to say hi to passers by
One of Phil Lumbang’s friendly graffiti bears reaches out to say hi to passers by


Phil Lumbang creates a friendly graffiti art work with peace, love and happiness as a message of unity and acceptance
Phil Lumbang creates a friendly graffiti art work with peace, love and happiness as a message of unity and acceptance


Phil Lumbang's graffiti mural in Echo Park features cute animals and the friendly encouragement to HUG LIFE
Phil Lumbang’s graffiti mural in Echo Park features cute animals and the friendly encouragement to HUG LIFE


Phil Lumbang creates a cute and cuddly street art work that makes a positive anti-racism comment
Phil Lumbang creates a cute and cuddly street art work that makes a positive anti-racism comment


A bunny and a bear peek out from between climbing vines in this friendly street art work by Phil Lumbang
A bunny and a bear peek out from between climbing vines in this friendly street art work by Phil Lumbang


A panda can't paint his own back without a little help from his friends in this street art painting by Phil Lumbang
A panda can’t paint his own back without a little help from his friends in this street art painting by Phil Lumbang


A friendly bear reminds us to take care in this graffiti painting by street artist Phil Lumbang
A friendly bear reminds us to take care in this graffiti painting by street artist Phil Lumbang


A bunny and a bear peek out from between climbing vines in this friendly street art work by Phil Lumbang
A bunny and a bear peek out from between climbing vines in this friendly street art work by Phil Lumbang


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February 8, 2014 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse

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  • February 8, 2014
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