Village Artists: I AM EELCO

Each summer, Saint John welcomes 75 — 80 cruise ships, and one of the first things passengers see when they disembark is our colourful Graffiti Alley. It’s the perfect introduction to Saint John, New Brunswick, and, at times, even to Canada itself. 

Through our partnership with Festival Inspire, two talented artists teamed up to bring Graffiti Alley to life, and the first artist we’re highlighting is I AM EELCO.

Eelco van den Berg, better known as I AM EELCO, is a Dutch painter, muralist, and illustrator with a bold and colorful style that’s hard to miss. His work is instantly recognizable, blending psychedelic landscapes with elements of flora, fauna, faces, animals, and geometric shapes. Inspired by his travels and shaped by years of painting on streets around the world, Eelco has developed a one-of-a-kind color palette and style that bring his creations to life.