- [Narrator] Nowadays art
isn't only found in galleries, and for the keenest eyes
and wildest imaginations, the street outside is just one big canvas. Every wall, column and crack can be transformed into unique artwork. And to prove it, here's some
more genius graffiti art that'll definitely make you smile. (playful music) - Amazing! - [Narrator] On first glance, this looks like any old beaten-up fence, but position yourself just right and you'll find a work of art
nestled between the iron bars. This impressive piece, which could easily go unnoticed
by the average passer-by, is by anonymous German
street art trio Mentalgassi, who created the painstaking
painting in Berlin. It's part of a series of
special lenticular artworks by the group who disrupt
urban environments with their passion for
photographic portraiture. (air whooshing) Not all street art has to
be artistically impressive, and sometimes, all it takes is the ability to see potential for
some playful creativity. Take this amusing graffiti
in Brazil, for example, which makes perfect use
of an overflowing pipe by turning it into a shocked
mouth for a charming rendition of Edvard Munch's painting The Scream. (air whooshing)
Everyday objects also have an important part to play
in effective street art, like this abandoned traffic cone which has been transformed
into a witch's pointy hat with a quick lick of paint. This simple idea could
brighten anyone's day, it's just a shame there wasn't
a broom lying around, too. (air whooshing) Imagine passing these adorable
Mario and Luigi drain covers in the morning, or perhaps this magician
pulling a rabbit out of a hat. These colorful cartoon
characters are the work of Brazilian street art
duo Anderson Augusto and Leonardo Delafuente, who specialist in turning
bog-standard storm drains into fantastical characters. From monkeys, mice,
pirates, tempting deserts and even Tutankhamun himself, you name it, they've done it!
(air whooshing) It's a common misconception
that street art is an eyesore in the natural world. And sometimes, nature can
work perfectly alongside it. Check out this awesome
graffiti in Istanbul which makes perfect use of a nearby bush by transforming it into a
can of exploding spinach fit for Popeye himself.
(air whooshing) Here's another example of nature inspiring some creative street art as this brightly colored
bloom became the perfect shape for the iconic hairdo of
Sideshow Bob from "The Simpsons." This genius work was created
in Saint Etienne in France by the artist known as OakOak, who's always on the lookout
for new opportunities to whip up some smart art.
(air whooshing) Decaying urban environments
are the perfect playground for any savvy street artist, and all it took was a few
quick strokes of paint to turn this chunk of exposed brickwork into the silhouette of a rat. Turns out familiar animal
shapes can be found anywhere, just check out this playful
concrete sea lion by OakOak. Isn't it cute?
(air whooshing) There are plenty of unusual shapes in every urban environment which are destined to
become something more. Just look at this adorable fire hydrant which has been pimped up to resemble the classic
cartoon character Snoopy, and he's even got a little sax, too! Judging by the questionable
nose jewelry, though, Snoopy might be hanging out on
the wrong side of the tracks. (air whooshing) Not all street artists rely on spray-paint to make a statement, and Berlin-based artist
Jan Vormann uses Lego as his unconventional artistic material. Vormann seeks out crumbling architecture and fills in the cracks with
thousands of colorful bricks to create miniature constructions which add a playful touch
to the concrete jungle. Each piece is totally unique, but they're all so satisfying to look at. (air whooshing) This joyful installation by Kelly Goeller is enough to make you look twice at its super effective eight-bit design that looks straight out of
a classic Super Mario game. The pixel pipe has been
carefully constructed using colored foam with individual pixels strategically placed
as if the flowing water has been frozen in time, or
maybe the game just paused. (air whooshing) Artists have found more ways
to represent running water through creative mediums, just look at this simple but
extremely effective street art which turns an ordinary drainage pipe into an inventive scene. Usually, it's the art which
moves around its surroundings, but here the fixed pipe literally looks like its bouncing off
these cute umbrellas. (air whooshing) The creator of this
endearing graffiti in Milan has found another use for
unsightly exposed pipes by turning one into a walking
stick for this little old man. Just look how happy he is!
(air whooshing) If pareidolia is the science
behind seeing faces everywhere, then, I wonder if there's
a name for finding E.T. in inanimate objects. Whatever it is, the
creator of this street art clearly suffered a bad case when they encountered
this discarded pretzel. This lovable guy probably
looked progressively sadder as time went by and his doughy little
face started to expire. (air whooshing) Street art like this gives you
an idea of what might happen when the sun goes down over the big city and the street comes alive. By adding expressions to
these concrete bollards, it seems like we suddenly have
the scene of a brutal crime. No prizes for guessing
who the killer is, though. (air whooshing) Let's keep things macabre for a second with this tragic scene which
seems to depict the end of the lovable yellow furball Pikachu. It takes a real twisted mind to turn an accidental paint spill into the scene of a hit and run, but there's no doubt this would
make you stop on the street. (air whooshing) This is one seriously
impressive act of graffiti. And incorporating the exposed pipes above to make this anatomically
correct human heart pop in 3D was truly a stroke of genius. This is the work of
well-known Zagreb-based street artist Lonac, who
created the heart as a gift to his fans on Valentine's day. What a true heartist.
(air whooshing) Not all street art needs
to be big and bold, and sometimes, even the smallest additions can have a lasting impact. Take this miniature Spider-Man
by OakOak, for example, who's swinging his way through the city by hanging onto a tiny
crack in the concrete, taking down one insect bad guy at a time. (air whooshing)
Here's another sneaky addition which makes all the difference. Just by adding a cartoon UFO
to this regular road sign, this unknown artist has created
a scene of alien abduction. I bet you won't be able to unsee this now. (air whooshing) If Mario Kart has taught us anything, it's that rogue banana peels are a recipe for total disaster. But what if I told you this
risky fruit wasn't real at all? This mind-boggling street art is the work of Berlin-based artist Ostap, who uses lifelike stencils to
challenge people's perception. I wonder how many people stepped over this potential hazard anyway. (air whooshing) Speaking of Super Mario, check out this hilarious street
art in Belgium by OakOak. Any seasoned player will know just how annoying these
angry thwomp blocks can be, and it looks like Mario just wasn't able to dive out the way fast enough this time. You okay under there, buddy?
(air whooshing) Artist Vanyu Krastev turns
inanimate objects like this one into animated characters as he scours the city of Sofia in Bulgaria armed only with a bag of googly eyes. He calls the hilarious process eyebombing, and after seeing some of
these adorable results, it might just catch on.
(air whooshing) Who knew sticking a pair of
cartoonist eyes on something could go such a long way? Just take a look at this boring old bin which has been turned into an adorable
trash-guzzling cookie monster with a couple of ordinary ping-pong balls. (air whooshing) Damon Belanger takes a
unique approach to street art by manipulating our perception of everyday objects using shadows. In his imaginative artworks, silhouettes have a life of their own as they shapeshift into
surprising and fantastical things like menacing creatures and giant flowers. On a sunny day, these
creative works of graffiti would be enough to confuse
anyone walking down the street, as they seem to offer a
glimpse into a parallel world. (air whooshing) Trash cans are certainly
more practical than pretty, but that's not to say that
the most creative among us can't achieve a total transformation with some skilled paintwork. Check out this picture-perfect
Spongebob, or Spongebin, which would definitely make taking the rubbish out worthwhile. I bet the other bins on the
street are totally jealous. (air whooshing) It might take a minute to
realize what's going on here. After all, painting this quaint
little outdoor seating area in vibrant yellow is a
strange design choice, but take a closer look
and it's quite genius. Even when the spotlight above
the doorway isn't switched on, this area is now flooded with a constant stream of yellow light, and it even falls cleverly halfway over the table and chairs.
(air whooshing) The painted stream on these
outdoor steps in Bucharest is so lifelike that its almost trippy, which is probably what you'd end up doing if you attempted to walk down these drunk. Over 70 steps on this
street have been transformed by painstaking paintwork, which turns a typical cityscape
into a natural wonder. (air whooshing) Street signs are pretty universal, and most people pass them every day, but would you stop and think
twice if you saw one like this? These one-of-a-kind road signs have appeared all over Florence thanks to street artist Clet Abraham, who turns the minimalist designs into hilarious scenarios
like forbidden love and some pretty heavy-handed dental work. (air whooshing)
This cheeky street art is the work of French artist
Sandrine Estrade Boulet, who transforms the streets of Paris with her minimalist approach to Graffiti. With her keen eye, she turns tufts of grass
sprouting from the concrete into patches of unwanted
body hair, hula skirts, or even a funky afro
straight out of the 70's. (air whooshing) New York might be one of the
world's most urbanized cities, but street artist Tom Bob
has been slowly turning its industrial fixtures
into a colorful playground with his lovable transformations. Using his endless imagination, he turns drain covers
into giant frying pans, bollards into neon octopuses,
exposed pipes into worms, and even a metal grate
into a set of braces. This is definitely one amazing
world I'd wanna live in. (air whooshing) Decaying cityscapes can work
perfectly for street artists looking to turn the ordinary
into the extra ordinary, and this mended heart artwork in Italy is a great example of
finding beauty in the broken. By carefully placing
pink thread on the wall, this clever artist has
created the illusion that they've been able to
stitch up the concrete, and the painted needle
really tops it all off. (air whooshing) I can only imagine how
uncomfortable it would be to rush to the toilet and find this giant art
of Leela from "Futurama" glaring intently at you in the stall. The use of the toilet-roll
holder as her cyclops eye is pretty ingenious, but this is one sure-fire way to cause some serious stage fright. (air whooshing) This simple artwork is a great way to get the best out of a bad situation by turning an accident into an amusing sight for any passer-by. It takes a sharp mind to take a look at a paint-spill like this and turn it into a struggling little dude, but I'm glad someone did.
(air whooshing) Random acts of vandalism
can vastly improve an urban setting which
has seen better days by injecting an element
of well-needed fun. Take a look at this damaged street barrier which is the perfect fit for this genius karate kid art by OakOak. For a little dude, that's one powerful kick.
(air whooshing) Street artist David Zinn
uses childhood pavement chalk to create his temporary works of art which feature a host of wacky creatures from tiny dragons to flying
pigs and bug-eyed fish. Each adorable scenario looks like its taking place
right under your feet. And tile-by-tile, Zinn is making the world
a little more wonderful with his crazy creations.
(air whooshing) Playing with perspective
can have a big payoff when it comes to creating
effective street art, like this Banksy-inspired piece which totally looks like
this determined feline is heading right for you. From the right angle,
those tiny paws really seem like they're walking the
chain-link tightrope. I just wonder how the artist
got up there to paint this in the first place.
(air whooshing) If you're a fan of Quentin
Tarantino's "Kill Bill," you'll be familiar with the
terrifying teenager Gogo Yubari, and thanks to this amazing
street art by artist JPS, locals in Weston Super Mare in the UK can relive that iconic fight
scene over and over again. By repurposing an existing
chain-link barrier, this creative artwork has managed to recreate her lethal
weapon in all its glory. And turning this corner at night would probably give anyone a fright. Have you spotted anything this
cool on your local streets? Let me know in the comments
below, and thanks for watching. (playful music)
