Cuprocking by Andy Uprock
Pearl — August 3, 2008 — Art & Design
References: cuprocking & juxtapoz
Cuprocking is a new form of street art. Its creator, Andy Uprock, calls it “a graffiti revolutionâ€.
The Sydney, Australia-based artist was inspired as a child while playing soccer. The kids would stick their garbage into wire fencing and he would then creatively add more junk to form patterns and words.
Later on, Uprock came up with the idea to use cups which fit nicely into diamond shaped wire fencing. The coloured plastic cups have become “floating walk-by galleries†showcasing his artwork. He typically uses 2,500 cups for each project which are then recycled.
Uprock is so innovative, he has also come up with Braille poetry on the cups which some say is the first graffiti artform for the blind. His work has been exhibited around the world – in galleries both indoors and outdoors.
The video clip is a quick look at the street art of Andy Uprock.
The Sydney, Australia-based artist was inspired as a child while playing soccer. The kids would stick their garbage into wire fencing and he would then creatively add more junk to form patterns and words.
Later on, Uprock came up with the idea to use cups which fit nicely into diamond shaped wire fencing. The coloured plastic cups have become “floating walk-by galleries†showcasing his artwork. He typically uses 2,500 cups for each project which are then recycled.
Uprock is so innovative, he has also come up with Braille poetry on the cups which some say is the first graffiti artform for the blind. His work has been exhibited around the world – in galleries both indoors and outdoors.
The video clip is a quick look at the street art of Andy Uprock.
Trend Themes
1. Cuprocking - The trend of using cups as a medium for street art, providing an opportunity for environmentally-friendly graffiti materials.
2. Braille Graffiti - The growing trend of incorporating Braille poetry in graffiti art, creating a new artistic expression for the visually impaired.
3. Outdoor Art Exhibitions - The trend of showcasing street art in outdoor galleries and exhibitions, providing new opportunities for artists and event organizers to collaborate.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Cuprocking and Braille graffiti are trends that can disrupt the traditional graffiti industry with new artistic expressions and environmentally-friendly materials.
2. Event Planning - Outdoor art exhibitions are a trend that can disrupt the traditional art gallery industry, providing new opportunities for event planners and artists alike.
3. Environmental Sustainability - Cuprocking and the use of recycled materials in street art provide an opportunity for the environmental sustainability industry to collaborate with artists and event planners.
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