Make Brandalism Stencil Art

Brandalism is a form of street art that subverts corporate advertising - replacing or remixing billboard and bus stop ads with satirical or political artwork. The Brandalism collective has been doing this since 2012, reclaiming public advertising spaces worldwide. Stencils are a core tool because they allow fast, repeatable application in public spaces.

Start with the image you want to subvert - a logo, an ad, or a corporate icon. Upload it and adjust the threshold to create bold, high-contrast layers. Export as SVG for vinyl cutting or PDF for hand-cutting on card stock. Multi-layer stencils let you add colour for more impactful remixes.

For quick paste-ups, regular card stock works fine. For reusable spray stencils, use 350gsm card, acetate, or mylar sheets. Laser-cut stencils from acrylic or thin MDF give the most precision and durability. Export DXF files for laser cutters or SVG for vinyl cutters like Cricut and Silhouette.

Yes - upload any logo or corporate imagery and the tool will convert it into clean, cuttable stencil layers. The high-contrast processing naturally simplifies complex graphics into bold shapes perfect for spray paint. Adjust layers and threshold to control how much detail you keep.

The movement was popularised by artists like Banksy, Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant), the Brandalism collective, Hogre, and Dr D. All use stencil and poster techniques to subvert corporate messaging in public spaces. Our tool helps you create artwork in that same tradition.