Artworks adorn streets of Russian cities
The tenth annual Festival Stenograffia has kicked off in Russia. Starting in Yekaterinburg, the street art festival will pop up in 12 other Russian cities.
Maria Hardikova said: “This Renaissance idea, that man has a divine nature, that man is a creator, is no longer close to us. With the help of these soft paintings, we want to introduce this thought into the subconsciousness (of people), which once naturally appeared in the urban environment.”
The artist chose her canvas carefully, painting on an appropriately aged wall with cracks and faults that complement her historic form.
Across the city, buildings have been freshly painted with a variety of techniques. Some of the themes expressed in the art include optical illusions, social media, and the blending of historical and contemporary styles.
Curator Anna Klets said: “This year, we launch a catalogue project, this is a unique case not only for our country but in the world too, this is quite a rare phenomenon when a list of (street art) objects is compiled, and they go under the protection of the city.”