Of course in recent years a lot of commercial work has been done in the form advertisement or work ordered by city officials that were interested in having an attraction of this type in their city. Usually these pieces are done pro bono and have become attractions for tourists and locals regardless of the cities they sprout in. It is done using chalk, pastels and spray paint by extremely skilled artists and takes a lot of planning and creativity. Street art has evolved so much that today we have something called Illusion street art or 3D street art. ![]() Not surprising when we take into account the breathtaking beauty of their work which even the untrained eye can perceive as something that really takes talent and hard work to achieve. Regardless of these hardships and restrictions street art has evolved and is now an accepted art form. Noble goals as they may be it is dangerous work since the authorities of most countries see these people as common vandals. The motivation that drives a true street artist is usually one of two things.Įither the artist wants to make the streets of his/hers town more alive and beautiful or wants to send a message (sometimes it’s both). ![]() It’s like doodling in somebody else’s notebook. Now tagging your pseudonym on a wall of a house or statue can hardly be called art, this is more of an act of pointless vandalism than anything else really. There is an intense beauty in art that is unmotivated by success or social advancement and recognition.
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