If you're perusing New York City and happen to come across some incredibly realistic feathered friends on washed out walls or graffiti-covered concrete, chances are the Erik Berglin 'Birds' Project has touched down.
Berglin, a Swedish artist that is now a bonafide New Yorker, began in 2006 by posting ducky decals and photos of fowl around Europe to bring a touch of nature to the surroundings polluted by only propaganda and spraypaint. No need to read into the deeper meaning behind the bevy of birds, Berglin claims it's more of a hobby than anything, despite that while wheat-pasting them up, he gains a few confused looks.
The Erik Berglin 'Birds' project has been in flight for years now but will hopefully continue to add intricate exotic plummage to city slicker scenery.
What's Driving This Trend
- Street Art
- Opportunity for artists to use urban surfaces as canvases and bring art to the streets.
- Nature-inspired Art
- Increasing demand for artwork that brings elements of nature into urban environments.
- Public Art Installations
- Growing interest in large-scale art installations that transform public spaces.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore new ways of creating and displaying artwork in urban settings.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Opportunity to attract tourists by showcasing unique public art installations in urban areas.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Brands can collaborate with street artists to create visually appealing advertisements in urban spaces.
