Joe Carnevale Transforms Everyday Items into Amazing Art Work
Kevin Young — April 25, 2012 — Art & Design
References: nopromiseofsafety & twistedsifter
Artist Joe Carnevale should be be detained for vandalizing society's infrastructure but there's something too amazing about what he does that makes it seem acceptable.
Carnevale takes everyday objects such as pylons, barrels and street signs and transforms them into street art. From a tyrannosaurus made out of barrels to a warrior comprised of street signs, there's nothing that will stop this artist's creative flow; it just so happens that he takes interest in public items. Some might be familiar with the works of Carnevale as his 'Barrel Monster' sculpture went viral in 2009.
Joe Carnevale uses gardening tools, vacuums and broken items and combines it all to make sculptures that's not visible on a regular day. Take a look at these creatively crafted beings that'll stop anyone in their tracks.
Carnevale takes everyday objects such as pylons, barrels and street signs and transforms them into street art. From a tyrannosaurus made out of barrels to a warrior comprised of street signs, there's nothing that will stop this artist's creative flow; it just so happens that he takes interest in public items. Some might be familiar with the works of Carnevale as his 'Barrel Monster' sculpture went viral in 2009.
Joe Carnevale uses gardening tools, vacuums and broken items and combines it all to make sculptures that's not visible on a regular day. Take a look at these creatively crafted beings that'll stop anyone in their tracks.
Trend Themes
1. Transformative Street Art - Creating art installations out of everyday objects can disrupt the traditional concept of street art and challenge perceptions of public spaces.
2. Reimagining Public Infrastructure - Using public items as mediums for artistic expression opens up possibilities for innovative ways to interact with and transform urban environments.
3. Viral Sculpture Phenomenon - The viral success of Joe Carnevale's 'Barrel Monster' sculpture highlights the potential for street art to gain widespread attention and engagement in the digital age.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists, designers, and architects could explore the creation of transformative street art installations as a new form of urban expression and engagement.
2. Urban Development and Planning - Urban developers and planners can consider incorporating public art installations created from everyday objects into their projects as a way to enhance urban landscapes and engage communities.
3. Digital Marketing and Social Media - The viral nature of Joe Carnevale's sculptures presents opportunities for digital marketers and social media managers to leverage unique and visually captivating street art content for brand engagement and storytelling.
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