Artistic duo, Os Gemeos, and graffiti artist Futura, completed the design in 8 days, and were supported by Nike and a number of New York design agencies, including AKANYC. The overall theme for the design is unity, with flags from all over the world being painted in non-standard colours, with no borders or separation.
As random as the design looks against an otherwise dark backdrop in New York, I like the way that a usually taboo form of art, in that of graffiti, has been used to create something that sends across a message to so many people. With the sponsorship of Nike, I can imagine that lots of people would travel to visit this piece of art.
I will definitely be checking this out next time I pop to New York! For now the image in front of me will have to do I guess!
ReplyDeleteHow it stands out amongst the dull, dark buildings makes it a centre piece and focal point within the mutli-cultural communities that inhabit New York, and is a great way to support equality.
I visited Brick Lane at the weekend and took some fab photos of various street art. As you said although it is greatly frowned upon, I see it as a fabulous form of expression. It can't help but stand out and grab your attention and make you consider the message being portrayed. It makes you think - and that's why I like it!
Nice find!