These guerilla graffiti artworks by Canadian artist Peter Gibson, also known as Roadsworth, playfully interacts with road markings in the city of Montreal.
The chalked-drawn pieces of artwork includes depictions of giant cats jumping off apartment blocks, a massive bird's nest complete with eggs and a pedestrian crossing turned into a giant footprint. These quirky intercepting artworks certainly brings a touch of whimsical humor to the streets of Montreal.
The artist's initial desire to create street art was born out of activism. The outspoken artist wanted to encourage the Canadian city to make Montreal safer for cyclists, by creating more bike lanes. The artist's name and mantra seems to reflect his creative output perfectly when he states on the Colossal website, "Where Wordsworth is a poet of words, Roadsworth is a poet of roads."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Guerilla Graffiti Art
- Opportunities to disrupt urban landscapes by creating unique and playful guerilla graffiti art.
- Interactive Street Markings
- Innovative ways to transform road markings into interactive and engaging street artworks.
- Activist-inspired Street Art
- Utilizing street art as a form of activism to raise awareness and advocate for social change.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- The art and design industry can benefit from new techniques and mediums in guerilla graffiti art.
- Urban Planning
- Urban planners can explore integrating interactive street markings as a way to engage with the community and enhance urban environments.
- Activism and Social Change
- Organizations focused on activism and social change can collaborate with street artists to creatively communicate their messages and inspire action.
