green graffiti

green graffiti


'k2r washing powder campaign' & ' vauxhall corsa campaign'

graffiti and street advertising are usually blamed for destroying the beauty of the urban environment. however a
new movement is a foot that is trying to change that perception. this movement is making 'green graffiti'.

'street advertising services' is a company that is using pressure washers to create greener urban advertising.
by spraying a stencil with water instead of paint, they can create bold and temporary ads. artist edina tokodi,
uses moss to create her street art; applying the greenery to billboards, telephone poles and other parts of the
urban landscape.


edina tokodi installation in brooklyn, new york

via inhabitat & springwise
nate db
10.25.07  
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