NeSpoon's Lace Tales: Polish Street Art Master Takes the World by Storm

One glance is enough to recognize them as gigantic, centuries-old handicrafts transferred onto a building. You have to get closer to see the brushstrokes of NeSpoon – the Polish artist who made lace her signature. Her lace murals can now be seen not only in Poland but also in Albania, the UK, Dubai, and Sicily.

NeSpoon's lace murals are intricate spectacles that catch the eye and force you to stop, even if only for a few seconds.

It all began with a project for the former Lace Factory. Inspired by lace found in an antique shop , NeSpoon created a graffiti piece a few years ago that referenced the 19th-century past of the place while also bringing a freshness to the old walls. The work took several days to complete, covered 130 square meters, and looks different every time. In the morning, it imitates subtle embroidery. In the evening, illuminated by streetlights, it resembles a cutout emerging from the darkness.

Since NeSpoon began working with the Urban Forms Foundation , her work has been exhibited in over 100 cities and 40 countries across five continents in public spaces, museums, and galleries. It has been featured in magazines, on television, and online. It has become a highlight at Expo Dubai 2020, the Louvre, and the European Parliament.

Lace in NeSpoon's work is meant to symbolize prosperity and peace, and this is exactly what the artist shares with the world, often warming up a gray reality, adding shine and harmony to it.

NeSpoon's lace mural in Pont-l'Abbe, France. Photo: Benard E/Andia/Universal Images Group / Getty Images

NeSpoon also explores other art forms, such as painting, ceramics, jewelry, and installations. Although it's undeniable that her lace murals are what have made her internationally known.

For her, lace is not only a craft, but also a symbol of community and women's work, often forgotten in art history. Her goal is to bring these patterns into the present day and give them new life. As she emphasizes in interviews, art is not only meant to decorate but also to evoke positive emotions and recall local histories.