35 Greatest Works of Reverse Graffiti
Thu, Aug 21, 2008
“In the environmental movement, every time you lose a battle it’s for good, but our victories always seem to be temporary and we keep fighting them over and over again.” David Suzuki.
Welcome to the world of reverse graffiti, where the artist’s weapons are cleaning materials and where the enemy is the elements: wind, rain, pollution and decay. It’s an art form that removes dust or dirt rather than adding paint. Some find it intriguing, beguiling, beautiful and imaginative, whereas others look upon it in much the same way as traditional graffiti – a complete lack of respect for the law. Reverse graffiti challenges ideals and perceptions while at the same time shapes and changes the environment in which we live, whether people think for the better, or not.
We thought we’d compile a collection of some of the most incredible works of reverse graffiti and the artists behind them for your viewing pleasure.
1. Moose: Original Reverse Graffiti Artist >
2. Scott Wade: Reverse Graffiti on Cars >
3. Alexandre Orion: Skulls in Sao Paolo >
4. More Reverse Graffiti from the Public >
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Aimless Direction » Blog Archive » Remove the Dirt for Art Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:35 pm[...] (Digg, Reddit, etc.) user, you’ve probably already seen it, but if not, this post is for you. Environmental Graffiti has put together a post of the 35 greatest works of reverse graffiti and it’s really [...]
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Reverse Graffiti « Dunia Says:
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Reverse Graffiti Art | reallygoodmagazine.com Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:31 pm[...] CHECK IT OUT. [...]
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NerdLike | Go Green; Even With Graffiti Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:21 pm[...] Environmental Graffiti Tags: art [...]
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The Link Parade at I AM The Universe: Random Thoughts Says:
August 23rd, 2008 at 6:30 pm[...] 35 Greatest Works of Reverse Graffiti - Interesting stuff. Usually this stuff gets you in jail. Not in Pakistan though [...]
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Reverse Grafitti Video: Eco Street Art Literally Cleans Up the City | elephant journal Says:
August 25th, 2008 at 4:37 pm[...] Guerilla windshield art by Scott Wade [...]
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Reverse Graffiti « Vanguardist Says:
August 26th, 2008 at 12:09 am[...] Reverse graffiti isn’t new. It’s been around for awhile and you can read about it here and here. [...]
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Algunos graffitis son divertidos » 86400 Says:
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Graffiti Inverso, 35 excelentes graffitis Says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 4:00 pm[...] environmental graffiti nos presentan 35 excelentes trabajos de graffiti inverso o reverse graffiti que les pueden [...]
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» Reverse Graffiti ? Blog Archive www.Dorkazine.com - For the Dork in all of us Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 9:17 am[...] Environmental Graffiti shows off the work of Moose (aka Paul Curtis) and others. If you want to learn more, just check out the Environmental Graffiti Project. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Reverse Graffiti”, url: “http://www.dorkazine.com/distraction-of-the-real-kooky/reverse-graffiti” }); [...]
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:47 pm
this is awesome !!!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Cool! Thanks for putting these up… they’re great.
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Apologies to a few people who commented about the Girl With the Pearl Earring image, gremlins took over the site while we were moderating comments and they haven’t shown up, but yes, you are very right, GWPE was by Vermeer. Chevalier wrote the novel. My art history tutor will be affronted!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
oh dag, that sucks. the city removed everything at the end. such great art vanished because people who dont appriciate its beauty… on the other hand, thats a good way to get the city to clean something
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:17 am
Too bad you had to spread it out over 5 pages to bump up impressions. I refuse to go beyond one page for a single article unless it is so huge that doing so is an obvious choice.
August 23rd, 2008 at 7:07 am
This is cool, and it is NOT graffiti. Graffiti (regardless of it’s art content, or lack thereof) is damaging to the location (removing the whole ‘art’ topic). This however is NOT damaging, and so is not graffiti and should never be prosecuted. At worst it makes the city clean an otherwise disgusting space.
Good on you all you reverse-graffiti artists!
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:30 pm
As a Buddhist, I consider this an example of skillful means. Everybody wins - The artist creates his/her statement of beauty, humor…whatever and the publice wins by enjoying it. The disgruntled may feel like they have to clean entire walls or tunnels because of it ( a shame IMO ) but we win again by cleaning off some of the grime left by pollution. And, yes, the disgruntled win…somebody gets to be employed to clean what should have already been cleaned (perhaps) and the complainers get to feel self-righteous. Ferking grand. I posted it on my blog. Thank you.
Bubbadharma
August 23rd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
great works!
here’s another great artist: http://www.desprojeto.net/
August 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Scott Wade rules!
September 10th, 2008 at 2:50 am
my nephew had told me about this guy and I couldn’t believe it tell I saw it. very cool!
September 10th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
This guy is an artist in every sense - the kid in the car - very original. Its definately worth thinking outside the box!
September 10th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
The girl with the pearl earring is my favourite (so far). Its a shame they will get washed off one day.
September 16th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
good work!!
see ours works on this site http://www.progettocleanit.deviantart.com