Although Banksy will always be remembered for popularizing (and arguably pioneering) the stencil graffiti craze, artists like Sten & Lex continue to pave new ground in the growing field of street art.
Using a newly minted stenciling technique known as hole school, the Italian street art duo have taken to the streets of Foligno, Italy, in honor of the anticipated Attack Festival. The new stencil method involves layering paper sheets upon one another, spray painting the uncovered space, then ripping away select sheets. The result is an almost photo-realistic picture, which looks doubly impressive due to the canvases that Sten & Lex prefer: houses, murals and building facades.
My only question is what happens to the relatively flimsy paper once the artists move along? There's a thin line between graffiti and street art, but Sten & Lex do a great job of maintaining the class of this art form.
Building-Sized Stencils
Sten & Lex Show Off the Versatility of an Impressive Artform
Trend Themes
1. Hole School Stenciling - The new stencil method of using hole school can create almost photo-realistic images and may disrupt the traditional process of street art.
2. Building-facade Murals - Creating large-scale stenciled murals on building facades provides a new canvas for street artists and could disrupt traditional outdoor advertising.
3. Paper Layering Techniques - Exploring new and innovative paper layering techniques in stencil art may open up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the stationery and paper industries.
Industry Implications
1. Street Art - The incorporation of hole school stenciling into street art could disrupt the traditional methods and create new opportunities for artistic expression.
2. Outdoor Advertising - The trend of creating building-facade murals through stenciling may disrupt traditional outdoor advertising methods by providing a new form of eye-catching, non-intrusive advertising.
3. Stationery and Paper - Incorporating innovative paper layering techniques in stencil art could potentially disrupt traditional paper production and provide opportunities for new and environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes.