Kickstart This: An Urban Art Style Takes To The High Seas In PAINTED OCEANS

One, I have always been a massive fan of graffiti and street art since I was a teenager, dipping my toes in and out of hip hop culture. Two, I love that these symbols of rebellion and resistance will live on as such in this project. From resistance against the Nazi empire during the Second World War to resistance against stuck up snobby upper class Brits by way of pirate radio in the 60s the Red Sands Sea Forts have stood resilient against cultural shifts in the 20th Century. 

To pull off the most ambitious and adventurous mural project in history. Artist Tristan Eaton has been given approval to paint the historic Red Sands Sea Forts off the coast of the UK with a team of world renowned street artists. The entire project will be recorded on multiple platforms, and will be immortalized in a full-length documentary film.

"These forts are a timeless symbol of resistance. Whether it's fighting the tyranny of the Nazis during WWII or fighting censorship in their Pirate Radio days in the 60's - they've always been on the frontline of defense against oppression. This makes them a perfect icon for the spirit of the street art & graffiti movement and I think it's important to share their story with a new generation." - Tristan Eaton

Eaton has gathered around him a gaggle of impressive graphic and street artists, most notable being Shepard Fairey who designed the Obama HOPE poster and Obey fashion line. Yep, there is some considerable talent heading out to the forts to bomb them. With paint.