Braylyn "Resko" Stewart. One of the few artists to paint the Speed Art Museum twice: once to destroy it (2012) and once to heal it (2023).
"It’s a sacred energy exchange." For Resko, art is more than a skill—it’s a survival mechanism. In this spotlight, Braylyn "Resko" Stewart opens up about his lifelong compulsion to create, describing art as his "saving grace" against the weight of the world. Watch as he discusses how he channels his emotions into his work to revitalize himself and connect with others.
Runtime: ~3 minThe roots. Painting alongside legendary Detroit artist Sen-One at the defunct Basement Skate Shop. Establishing the "Wildstyle" foundation in Louisville's underground.
SPEED MUSEUM CLOSING
Invited to graffiti the interior walls of the Speed Art Museum before the $60M renovation destroyed them.
"It's going to accept more of graffiti into it," he predicted.
SPEED MUSEUM REOPENS
The renovated Speed hosts "Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture." Resko bridges street and fine art with live painting at After Hours events.
Meanwhile, his "There's LOVE in LOuisVillE" mural at Sweet Peaches becomes a West End landmark.
11TH & MAIN
Creates massive mural honoring Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, and George Floyd. When vandalized by hate groups in 2021,
Resko camps out at the site to personally restore the defaced images. "Until it gets put back to new... upon my word."
SPEED MUSEUM RETURN
Returns to the museum for "In the Garden" exhibition. Paints "Homecoming" directly on gallery walls surrounding Amy Sherald's Breonna Taylor portrait—
a sanctuary of flowers and butterflies. One of the rare times an artist altered the museum's walls.
National recognition. "Graffiti Collection" sell-outs with The Hat Girls and mural work in Miami's Wynwood District.
Resko's work bridges the 50k+ daily commuters passing his murals and the exclusive clientele of the Kentucky Derby.
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MURALS • LIVE EVENTS • BRAND COLLABORATIONS • GALLERY WORK