street art
Posted by tim, July 8, 2011
“The Crevasse” by Edgar Müller
Using an art technique called trompe l’oeil (French for “deceives the eye”), pavement and mural artists can transform a neighborhood, turning commonplace buildings and sidewalk stretches into fanciful settings, such as this walkway-bisecting gorge. But, luckily for us, it’s through a picture—taken at the right angle—that a trompe l’oeil artwork truly comes to life. Below, check out photos that capture some of the most mesmerizing temporary street art by Edgar Muller.
This celebrated German pavement artist is known for painting over urban areas to “give them a different look, thereby challenging the audiences’ perception,” according to the artist’s website. This specific illusion required five days, the help of five assistants and 820 square feet of ground. Photo courtesy of Edgar Müller.
“A Cave in London” by Edgar Müller
According to Müller’s website, this painted cave illusion, which Edgar created for the West India Quay Festival in London during June 2009, is the first in a series called “The Cave Project.” He created a second cave-related artwork in Germany for a competition and a third in Slovenia for a cultural festival. Photo courtesy of Edgar Müller.
“Waterfall” by Edgar Müller
According to Metanormph.com, this 885 square foot pavement artwork is Müller’s first large sized project, which he created for the Prairie Arts Festival in West Point, Mississippi. Photo courtesy of Edgar Müller.
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