These Living Walls by Nikita Nomerz Give Life to Decaying Structures
Jana Pijak — April 14, 2012 — Art & Design
References: nomerz-art.livejournal & freshome
Turning decaying street facades Into personality filled structures, Nikita Nomerz breathes life into run down urban environments with 'Living Walls.' The street art project is a movement started by the Russian artist, who features his charming work in his city of
Nizhniy Novgorod.
Seeking decaying buildings, the graffiti artist paints run-down structures, turning them into living characters. Playing with space and objects, Nomerz gives abandoned buildings eyes and other features, often using their existing flaws to further his inspiration. Turning window frames into glasses and broken bricks into teeth, this quirky project gives decaying buildings a distinguished and elderly human appearance.
Filling his small town with plenty of personality, the 'Living Walls' by Nikita Nomerz art project transforms old architecture, turning buildings into a cast of colorful characters.
Nizhniy Novgorod.
Seeking decaying buildings, the graffiti artist paints run-down structures, turning them into living characters. Playing with space and objects, Nomerz gives abandoned buildings eyes and other features, often using their existing flaws to further his inspiration. Turning window frames into glasses and broken bricks into teeth, this quirky project gives decaying buildings a distinguished and elderly human appearance.
Filling his small town with plenty of personality, the 'Living Walls' by Nikita Nomerz art project transforms old architecture, turning buildings into a cast of colorful characters.
Trend Themes
1. Living Walls - Artists can create personality-filled structures by incorporating urban street art on decaying facades, breathing life into run-down environments.
2. Quirky Architectural Transformations - Artists can convert abandoned buildings into vibrant characters by utilizing existing flaws and incorporating unique elements, giving them a distinguished appearance.
3. Urban Street Art Revival - The movement of artists revitalizing urban spaces through street art can bring new life and personality to decaying structures, fostering community engagement and cultural expressions.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects and designers can explore incorporating urban street art and transforming decayed facades to create unique and captivating structures.
2. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can see an opportunity in revitalizing and repurposing decaying buildings by commissioning street artists to give the structures a vibrant and distinctive aesthetic.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - Tourism and hospitality industries can leverage the appeal of personality-filled structures as attractions, offering visitors experiential opportunities and unique photo spots.
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