I’m a sucker for simple “why didn’t I think of that” ideas, especially when it comes to street art. When I was young I remember being floored by Keith Haring painting small boxy dogs on buildings all over Manhattan. There was nothing inherently groundbreaking or complex about the imagery or the message; it just was what it was, and it made people stop, think and often smile. Graffiti: probably. Vandalism: to some. Impactive: absolutely.
Aakash Nihalani uses a similar line-art aesthetic to create simple 3D boxes out of multi-colored tape. Doesn’t sound like much when you break it down, but look at the video below. It’s amazing to me how such a simple concept can be so dramatic and thought-provoking.
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