I arranged this gallery to display a new, upcoming form of art, graffiti. Though this form of art is not considered legal, it still shows beauty in it's short lifetime as a piece in a museum or coffee shop. Since graffiti is just like any other art, the same principles apply to it, such as symmetry. Symmetry is very persistent in the world of graffiti as displayed in the following images. I hope you enjoy your short visit into the world of street art.
Untitled, Martin Ron, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
This work reminds me of the Vitruvian Man by Da Vinci which shows the proportions and symmetry of a human male. I choose this image for this reason as well as the background is symmetrical as well.
Untitled, Cabaio, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
Though the background isn't completely symmetrical the focal point is. The translational symmetry of the chimpanzee is the reason I choose this piece.
Untitled, Jaz, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
This piece is completely symmetrical as the lions are reflections of one another.
Untitled, rundontwalk, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
This piece shows symmetry even on the building it is painted on as the image reflects on each side of the window that centers the piece.
Untitled, Roma, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
This work appears to be completely symmetrical at first glance until you look very closely. I choose this image because it shows reflective and asymmetrical symmetry in one piece.
Untitled, bs.as.stncl, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
I choose this work because of its use of translational symmetry.
Untitled, Jaz, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
I choose this work because of it's use of reflective symmetry.
Untitled, Grolou, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
Though the building is asymmetrical, the piece is symmetrical on each side of the work. All except a few details on the arms.
Untitled, rundontwalk, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
I choose this piece because the body of the child in the work is symmetrical on both sides, arms are extended, fist clinched.
Untitled, Jaz, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
This piece shows reflective symmetry as the horses are the same on both sides of the piece and they are connected.
Untitled, JR, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
I choose this piece because its someones face and faces are usually symmetrical.
Untitled, Franco Fasoli, 2010/2013, From the collection of: graffitimundo
I choose this piece because it's symmetrical on each side if you split it down the middle.
Untitled, Cabaio, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
I choose this piece because it shows translational symmetry.
Untitled, Jaz, 2010/2014, From the collection of: graffitimundo
I choose this piece because it shows reflective symmetry in the bears.
I choose this piece because the lips are symmetrical on each side except the tongue that was added for dramatic flare and to remove a piece of food stuck in the teeth of the lips.
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