The inspiration came for my design project with the realization that design doesn't have to just be about creating a poster. Creating an experience for the viewer while showing self expression and getting any type of reaction out of the audience is key. Just like the 3D street paintings of massive holes in the earth put the audience in the painting, I want to try to incorporate sound of any method to put the viewer into my project, and essentially into my mind, playing off the idea of the Design Mind.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Street Art
Design is something that I feel is sometimes linked merely to computer graphics and the world of advertising. Sure there are some people that go into the field of design in order to work in the commercial world and advertising; however, a good portion of design is a means of self expression. As I was browsing through the web looking for inspiration, I stumbled upon a website called Street Art Utopia. Street art is an art form that seems to be looked over the most in the art world, but it is a very strong form of design. Some of the artwork is so well executed and full of detail that it looks as if the figures are jumping right off the building or a massive waterfall is in the middle of a sidewalk. The artwork isn't selling a product or attempting to manipulate the viewer in a commercial way, instead it is a statement of self expression while using elements of design to create art on the street. I like the idea that street art is public and there for everyone to experience.
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I think viewer interaction is valuable to any piece of art. Be it from a painting at the Art Institute that captures a viewer's attention or a piece like the one you propose that incorporates other senses, connection to an audience is key. If for nothing else, it grabs attention. Similarly, I like the idea of evoking the senses. Who's to say a piece of art can't feel, look, smell, sound or even perhaps taste pleasing?
ReplyDeleteThis connection solidifies a bond the between artist and the audience, and it's something that can be often missed in certain designs. But for something to be specifically moving or captivating, it can make all the difference.
This subject is near and dear to me because as a Visual artist I spend a couple of months studying as an apprentice under a muralist (John Pugh) who creates art in this style--trompe l'oiel (fool the eye). I find this type of work to be incredibly fun to make and even more excited to watch as people interact with the piece (in my case it was on the walls of various public places in California instead of on the sidewalk). I found from this experience that no matter what subject I was painting with my teacher, there didn't seem to be one person who actively disliked the images that we were making. It seemed to stem from the unexpected quality of the art that played with the viewers sense of what is real and what is not.
ReplyDeleteI can appreciate looking at this type of painting/drawing style as a method of creating graphic design, but personally I do not categorize this particular type of street art as graphic design. But I do find the concept of integrating the unexpected (including using perspective and embarking on sensory experiences)to enhance a graphic design campaign.
Fantastic stuff. Also, assuming nothing is coating the work, a very ephemeral art form as it is subject to the elements. I wonder. Do you see a difference between Graphic Design and Illustration? I ask because this would, for me, be more illustration than the former.
ReplyDeleteStreet art is great because it is so public. I believe that even graffiti can be considered art, especially if you consider the work of Banksy.
ReplyDeleteI just love the way street art is coming into the canon with such force and velocity. It has definitely infected the art world just as much as it has spread across our public spaces, as street artists continue to get gallery shows and sell their work. I think the question is now becoming not if street art is a valid art form, but how do we define it. Is it still street art if it's translated onto a canvas? What about Banksy's telephone booth? Is it still street art if it's in the home of some millionaire art collector?
ReplyDeleteI have seen this stuff before and it always blows my mind! Very COOL!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are ridiculous! In a good way of course. They remind of the post made about various international architecture and how the different forms changed the way people viewed their surroundings. It's crazy to think that someone drew that, they look so real like you could fall through the holes or walk on the stairs. Amazing work.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to see one of these! There are some on buildings here that make them look decorative, but I would love to walk across one on the ground.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of trying to get people in your specific mind frame. While it is difficult to do, adding audio will help a lot. It will add another dimension of emotion to your piece.
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ReplyDeleteYou make a good point, creating an experience that involves the viewer is necessary; Its often what is lacking in design today and I think using sound within your project is unique way to grab the viewers attention.
ReplyDeleteI love those pictures! I agree with Tony that this seems to lean more towards illustration than design, but I think the theory behind it ("fooling the eye", engaging the viewer in an experience) could be transferred to design somehow. You could probably even merge it with infographics and create something really mind-blowing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! I find street art to be one of the best styles and techniques out there today. What I find the most interesting is the public aspect of it, first off that is always in the public and also how the public react to it.
ReplyDeleteMy personal favorite form of street art is culture jamming. I would almost categorize Banksy and street art as such because it takes a basic things we see everyday.
I took a mural painting class at DePaul with Bro. Mark and that was a great experience. I feel that street art is something that everyone can experience and making it is even better!
ReplyDeleteI also took Bro. Mark's mural painting class. Taking this class made me better understand how a mural can bring people in a community closer or just by getting them involved. I feel street art can do the same, but I am not sure if it is on the same level yet. I came across a phrase that I thought was very interesting. It was dealing with a blog on finding soul in street art, and it stated,"It is a Renaissance attitude which aims at turning the modern landscape, the city, into a more human thing."
ReplyDeletePublic art is always particularly interesting, both because it's often unexpected, and because it tends to be interactive on some level. It also has the advantage of inspiring conversation between strangers.
ReplyDeletei think this is a great post. i personally like earth art a lot, and that is by no means a poster.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. In my opinion design is about communicating with the viewer and providing a pleasing environment and experience by combining proper use of visual elements.
ReplyDeleteI think that your project is a great example of self expression, which I shy from greatly. Spirituality is such an abstract to begin with and from person to person is constantly changing in definition. There is something to be said with your success thus far in "creating an experience for the viewer while showing self expression" with this topic, I'm really excited to see the end result!
ReplyDeleteI love street art. I always get that email with the prospective chalk drawings. I think they are amazing and I honestly wish I had the talent and patients to do it. Your project sounds amazing I can't wait to see the finished project.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Street art requires a lot of determination and self confidence. In order to be successful, you really need to persevere in order to get your work to the public.
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