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Elephant Street Art In South African Villages To Give People Hope (11+ Pics)
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Elephant Street Art In South African Villages To Give People Hope (11+ Pics)

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From the 13th of May to the 31st of October last year, Cape Town graffiti artist Falko painted his way across South Africa. His mission? To change the locals’ perception of value. The project, called “Once Upon A Town,” was photographed by Luke Daniel.

“Add a little paint and it’s not just a scruffy shack any more,” Falko told the Red Bull crew. “It’s a shack with artwork on it, part of a huge open-air art gallery. It changes everyone’s perception.”

Falko has been on the graffiti scene since 1988, when he painted his first wall at Westridge High School in Mitchell’s Plain, and is “regarded as an integral part of the foundation and development of South Africa’s graffiti scene.” As to why he chose elephants as his trademark? Falko hasn’t given a clear answer, but maybe you can find some clues by checking out some of his art!

More info: falkostarr.wix.com | Instagram | Facebook (h/t: BBC, redbull)

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Susan Riley
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! I wish we could do that here in the States. In a suburb of Columbus, Ohio a woman painted a picture of some very realistic sunflowers on the side of her garage -- not facing the street -- but since one of her neighbors didn't like it, they sued her. Made a lot of local press. Went to court. In the end she lost and had to re-paint her garage wall white. Pity.

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Susan Riley
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! I wish we could do that here in the States. In a suburb of Columbus, Ohio a woman painted a picture of some very realistic sunflowers on the side of her garage -- not facing the street -- but since one of her neighbors didn't like it, they sued her. Made a lot of local press. Went to court. In the end she lost and had to re-paint her garage wall white. Pity.

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