mimmo rubino explores boundaries of visual identity with painted caravans

mimmo rubino explores boundaries of visual identity with painted caravans
all images courtesy of mimmo rubino

each artist has a certain agenda, a way through which his or her work can be translated into something meaningful and thought-provoking. in regards to mimmo rubino, this has meant researching the boundaries of visual identity and ways to live and build art. the quest has led to the development of a project titled ‘standard & poor’s (italia mobile).

the white caravan

the experimental project combines the mediums of spray paint and photography. ‘as usual I have no clear results. just some pictures to show what I’m doing in this ‘middle land’, mixing up paint, photography and friends,’ says rubino. three caravans have been painted to replicate the color scheme of the country’s flag. the added hues bring life to the site, intervening to contrast the surrounding remnants and unwanted goods.

red version

the three caravans with colors of the italian flag

the coloring process

kids playing on the site
photo © V. cortese

children inside a caravan
photo © V. cortese

project info:

project name: standard & poor’s (italia mobile)
artist: rub kandy
date: 12/2014
medium: spray, photography
collaborator and location scout: angelo sabatiello
thanks: francesca tricca, francesca vinciarelli
photography: vito cortese

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