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Scratching the Surface: Portraits Carved in Walls

Tuesday 02.15.2011 , Posted by
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Using decaying plaster on old walls as a canvas, street artist Alexander Farto (aka Vihls) makes large detailed portraits by carving with hammers and chisels. His works give new life to decrepit buildings, while helping them retain a timely character at the same moment. Often his works leave chipped away plaster at their base, tipping off observers as to how the piece was created. Farto’s work has made an impact far and wide, with examples in many European cities and New York.

For more on Alexander Farto and his many works in many mediums (from graffiti to motion graphics) see his website alexandrefarto.com.
















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Comments

  1. ted

    wow

    February 16, 2011 at 3:06 pm
  2. Eric

    Thanks man for sharing this post with us.

    February 16, 2011 at 8:52 pm
  3. Hurry

    This is an altogether different and unique form of art. it deserves warm welcome and is surely awesome.

    February 28, 2011 at 12:27 am
  4. Hulk

    I just can’t believe my eyes. Is this real or special effect?

    March 8, 2011 at 1:07 am

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