Virtual Graffiti Keeps Walls Clean and Lets Artists Work in Peace
Michael Hines — August 24, 2012 — Tech
Alexander Knorr's Virtual Graffiti is designed to let street artist practice their craft permanently changing the look of a structure. Knorr's concept consists of a set of sensors, a projector and a virtual can. The projector turns the wall into a digital canvas which can then be decorated by the artist. Once the artist's work is done, it can be saved and downloaded for further editing or sharing online. The system can even tell you what the real-world equivalent of the digital colors used was.
Virtual Graffiti is a virtual (no pun intended) for all parties involved in the street art scene. Cops won't have to worry about chasing taggers; business owners won't have to pay to repaint walls and artists will be able to do their work in peace.
Virtual Graffiti is a virtual (no pun intended) for all parties involved in the street art scene. Cops won't have to worry about chasing taggers; business owners won't have to pay to repaint walls and artists will be able to do their work in peace.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Graffiti - Using projectors and virtual cans, street artists can create digital art on walls, offering a new form of expression.
2. Permanent Digital Art - By saving and sharing their digital creations, artists can create a lasting impact without worrying about their work being removed or painted over.
3. Real-world Digital Integration - The system's ability to identify the real-world equivalent of digital colors opens up innovative opportunities for digital art to seamlessly blend with physical environments.
Industry Implications
1. Street Art - Artists can transform their traditional graffiti or street art into a virtual, digital format, expanding their artistic repertoire.
2. Technology - The development of projectors, sensors, and virtual reality tools can advance the capabilities of digital street art, providing new avenues for creativity.
3. Digital Platforms - The ability to save and share digital art online opens up opportunities for artists to showcase their work globally, disrupting traditional art distribution channels.
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