In what is certainly a non-traditional form of street art, artist Joe Iurato creates beautiful pieces with the help of layers of hand cut wood and spray paint.
More than just beautiful art pieces, Joe Iurato is sharing moments from his life, as some of the figures are meant to represent a different stage in his life. Incredibly enough, Iurato doesn't take his wooden cutouts with him but rather leaves these small figures "to interact with the environment and the community in whatever ways they see fit." To leave something behind that you must have spent hours crafting is incredible dedication to collaborative art.
The funny and sometimes touching ways Joe Iurato places his wooden street cutouts interacting with their surroundings is what makes these photographs truly special.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Narrative Street Art
- Alternative forms of street art are gaining in popularity and could disrupt the traditional graffiti scene.
- Interactive Community Art
- Artists are exploring ways to create interactive art that engages with the local community and encourages collaboration.
- Conceptual Woodworking
- Artists are experimenting with wood as a medium for creating unique sculptures and art installations.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- The art industry is embracing alternative forms of street art and exploring ways to create more interactive art installations.
- Tourism and Travel
- Interactive community art installations could attract visitors to cities and communities and promote local engagement and tourism.
- Woodworking and Furniture-making
- The art of woodworking is expanding beyond traditional furniture-making and into the realm of sculpture, fine art, and street art.
