Graffiti could be considered the world's oldest art form, around since the days of the caveman. This gallery investigates the use of color in modern graffiti.
Ben Eine, London, Ben Eine, 2012, From the collection of: The Street Museum of Art
The solid orange background provides a shocking setting for the word SCARY. The black shadowing of the letters makes the word pop out from the background.
Desconocido, Desconocido, 2013-12/2013-12, From the collection of: Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel
The blue bird blends in with her blue background, providing a calming feeling. She is surrounded by green leaves, which appear to grow from the ground.
Integración, Alejandro "Mono" González, Seth (Francia), 2011-03/2011-03, From the collection of: Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel
The graffiti artist, shown in black and white, is in contrast to the bright work that she creates. The colors contribute to the movement of her work while she appears to be frozen, as if caught.
Desconocido, Raul Crugast, 2013-12/2013-12, From the collection of: Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel
Such a vibrant work has been created and the source of this work's movement is the subject's flowing, bright blue hair. The other bright elements of the composition contribute to a feeling of energy.
Untitled, RAM, 2011-04-01, From the collection of: Galeria de Arte Urbana
This piece appears to be found in a nondescript parking garage; however, it fills the space with color and movement. Turbulence is created by the swirling sea and tree branches.
Mujeres, Colectivo La Mano, Droopy, David, 2010-12/2010-12, From the collection of: Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel
Different stages of woman's life are shown. The use of blue rays emanating from the upper head draw us into the mural. Golden grains rising from the old lady's broom symbolize fertility.
Sines, Sines, 2014, From the collection of: The Street Museum of Art
Bars, simply painted in bright colors, remind us of a rainbow. It's almost jarring to see such a happy representation in what appears to be a bleak landscape.
Rubin, Rubin, 2014, From the collection of: The Street Museum of Art
The curving stripes of neon green and red energize the geometric black and white background.
Resignación, Inti, 2013-01/2013-01, From the collection of: Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel
Color is used to split this mural into two, which the left side using the warm colors of day and the right side using the cool colors of the night.
Latinoamérica, Colectivo La Mano, 2011-09/2011-09, From the collection of: Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel
Rings of color surround the subject of this work, transforming it into a dynamic piece. The figures are in a cut-away shape that the outline is the same as South America's.
Desconocido, Colectivo Abusa, 2013-12/2013-12, From the collection of: Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel
A fanciful, larger than life garden has been created in this mural. The flowers and lady bugs have a warm feeling to them, contrasting with the cool grasses.
Desconocido, Charquipunk, 2013-12/2013-12, From the collection of: Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel
By choosing an electric purple and pink for the two trees, a mythical land is created, one far from reality.
Desconocido, Sofrenia, 2013-12/2013-12, From the collection of: Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel
We can identify this work as the face of a man, but the color selection here makes this man feel otherworldly. Blue light from the right side adds highlight to the valleys on his face.
Kofie, Kofie, 2013-12-14/2013-12-21, From the collection of: All City Canvas
Kofie is a famous LA street artist. He only uses grays, greens and orange to create this large work. By choosing a simple color scheme, we are forced to concentrate on the geometric shapes.
Futura - The Clash, Futura, 1981, From the collection of: Museum of Street Art
The lines and swirls of bright, primary colors have great movement and energy and almost appear to be dancing.
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