HOPE Uses Classical Sculptures to Breathe Culture into Street Art
Farida Helmy — April 1, 2014 — Art & Design
References: hope-epoh.tumblr & beautifuldecay
Giving the streets a touch of history and culture, HOPE adorns Athens streets with classical sculptures.
Turning Greek heritage via classical sculptures into street art, Greece-based artist HOPE takes to the streets of his hometown Athens and reminds the population of the ruins of his homeland.
The mixed media artist uses large-format collaged stickers to add life and culture to the decaying streets, buildings and abandoned corners.
“My works are marked by mythology. They are sculptural images inspired from the past with a new aesthetic rule. What interests me about street art and public art, in general, is that it can exist as a forum/platform for dialogue. We live and think within the public space," says HOPE.
So not only is he turning the streets into outdoor galleries, the artist is constantly reminding his fellow Greeks of their history.
Turning Greek heritage via classical sculptures into street art, Greece-based artist HOPE takes to the streets of his hometown Athens and reminds the population of the ruins of his homeland.
The mixed media artist uses large-format collaged stickers to add life and culture to the decaying streets, buildings and abandoned corners.
“My works are marked by mythology. They are sculptural images inspired from the past with a new aesthetic rule. What interests me about street art and public art, in general, is that it can exist as a forum/platform for dialogue. We live and think within the public space," says HOPE.
So not only is he turning the streets into outdoor galleries, the artist is constantly reminding his fellow Greeks of their history.
Trend Themes
1. Classical Sculpture Street Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can utilize classical sculptures in street art to bring a touch of history and culture to urban spaces.
2. Mixed Media Street Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can experiment with mixed media techniques, such as collaged stickers, to bring new life and aesthetics to decaying urban environments.
3. Public Art as a Forum for Dialogue - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can use public art, like street art, as a platform for sparking conversations and engaging communities in critical discussions.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists, designers, and creative professionals can explore new ways to incorporate classical sculptures and mixed media techniques into their work.
2. Urban Renewal and Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Urban planners, architects, and developers can leverage street art as a tool for revitalizing and beautifying decaying urban areas.
3. Cultural Heritage Preservation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organizations and initiatives focused on cultural heritage preservation can collaborate with artists to bring attention to historical landmarks and engage the public in heritage conservation efforts.
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