PAINTING YOUR TOWN

Russian amateur folk artist Vladimir Ovchinnikov have been painting his town Borovsk, population of 12,000, a place of cottages slouching on grassy slopes, with murals. { Five years ago he was possessed by a vision that the town should become one giant artist canvas. The mayor of the city thought it was a splendid idea. So the tireless pensioner splashed images of churches, historical figures and still lifes on public buildings, private homes and walls, 100 works in all. - Washington Post}  I think this is a great idea to use city walls instead of canvas. I would rather see folk art on buildings than bare brick walls.

*above: Vladimir Ovchinnikov incorporates poems of Russian writers into his murals as well as famous folk sayings

*above: Vladimir Ovchinnikov uses Russian folk saying “Good (towards boy or girl) just like a cucumber!”

*note: the cat inside the window and the church reflection on the two images above are painted

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Posted by DESIGN SQUISH on December 10, 2008