Everyday art

Key points

• Melbourne artist Lukas Kasper got into art through skateboarding and graffiti. He began with spray paint and acrylics before developing his recurring monster characters.
• Kasper says the figures reflect his own mental health and the calm that painting brings him. He moved to Melbourne eight years ago, citing its art culture and laneway opportunities.
• He now paints with more intention, including the dog mural at Sydenham Basin Reserve, and says community art is central to his work.