Luminous by iNO Involves Spray Paint That Absorbs Ultraviolet Light
Meghan Young — June 17, 2014 — Art & Design
Street art is so prevalent these days, people are finding other ways to make the already striking art form even more striking; enter Luminous by iNO, a graffiti artist originally from Greece. It is a video created by Helen and Constantino Mass that captures the artist using a special spray paint that essentially glows in the dark.
In reality, the spray paint used in Luminous by iNO absorbs ultraviolet light, creating a stunning fluorescent effect that makes the artworks truly jump out at the viewer. In a way, it is a permanent form of light graffiti. People might have even mistaken the work for that effervescent form at the beginning. The glowing artwork ends up depicting a large scale gas mask. It is set to a Diplodocus mix.
In reality, the spray paint used in Luminous by iNO absorbs ultraviolet light, creating a stunning fluorescent effect that makes the artworks truly jump out at the viewer. In a way, it is a permanent form of light graffiti. People might have even mistaken the work for that effervescent form at the beginning. The glowing artwork ends up depicting a large scale gas mask. It is set to a Diplodocus mix.
Trend Themes
1. Fluorescent Street Art - Using spray paint that absorbs ultraviolet light to create vibrant, glowing street art.
2. Permanent Light Graffiti - Utilizing ultraviolet light-absorbing spray paint to create long-lasting luminous artwork.
3. Stunning UV Light Effects - Exploring the use of ultraviolet light-reactive spray paint to enhance the visual impact of street art.
Industry Implications
1. Art Supplies - Opportunity for manufacturers to develop and market new types of ultraviolet light-absorbing spray paints.
2. Street Art - Artists can incorporate ultraviolet light-reactive spray paint to create unique and attention-grabbing street art pieces.
3. Event Planning - Potential to offer immersive experiences by incorporating fluorescent street art into events and festivals.
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