3D chalk art on pavement by Kurt Wenners


	3D chalk art on pavement by Kurt Wenners
mmlee
8-24-2009 2:22 AM
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Street artist Kurt Wenners uses pastel chalk & paint to transform streets & pavements in over 30 countries into 3D images. He uses a style known as anamorphic street painting to create amazing illusions.
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Master street artist Kurt Wenner's creations on cobbles and pavements across 
  the world may look like they have been dug into the ground... 
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...but it's all an amazing trick of the eye
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Former Nasa employee Kurt, armed with just pastels and paint, can transform 
  the ground into living art 
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Using a style known as anamorphic street painting, the artist is able to 
  create convincing illusions
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Over 25 years ago the pioneering artist was influenced by centuries-old 
  frescoed ceilings...
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Merging the ideas of awe-inspiring murals like Michelangelo's works at the 
  Sistine Chapel with16th century madonnari, the Italian name for street 
  artists... 
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...Kurt has been able to create a staggering collection of work... 
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...and has appeared on pavements in over 30 countries
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