Moss graffiti, also called living, green or eco-friendly graffiti is a new take on guerilla gardening, which utilises living plants to convey messages in the form of words, pictures, and other shapes. This is the latest hype in urban landscapes, adorning walls along streets and private and public buildings. Moss graffiti add a needed touch of green to urban landscapes and are a much more environmentally sound way of artistic expression than spray paint graffiti.
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Long gone are the days when graffiti were considered a mere act of vandalism or an “eyesore.” Street art has established itself as a legitimate form of art, which has received the nod of the art community and is welcomed to bring colour to dull cityscapes. And it now has a green touch to it as well in the form of moss graffiti.
Green graffiti and reverse graffiti convey messages and trigger emotional reactions in the same way as traditional spray paint street art, but do so without harming the buildings in any way.
Last week we showed you how to make your own vertical garden and today we’ll take a look at another scaled-down and easier way to green up your property. If you want to liven up a wall of your property or you have permission to do green graffiti in an area of your neighbourhood, here are some pointers to get you started on making your own moss graffiti.
Not your typical DIY project, moss graffiti will let you both make something creative and also unleash your inner rebel. So, forget your pastel clothes and carefully arranged supplies, now’s your chance to be naughty and make a fuzzy statement. Before you spell out ACAB on your wall, though, make sure you’re familiar with the graffiti
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