This Is Village Life (9 Photos)
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From an oversized rooster in a concrete alley to an elder cracking walnuts beneath mountains, these murals reflect scenes deeply rooted in rural life. Set across Georgia, Mexico, Spain, France, Switzerland, and beyond, each artwork honors tradition—whether through farming, food, or familiar landscapes. This collection captures the essence of village life in quiet gestures, natural textures, and enduring customs.
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1. Giant Rooster — Odeith in Lisbon, Portugal
A anamorphic mural of a rooster appears to step into the room. Painted across two walls and the floor, its vivid blue, rust, and black feathers create a lifelike effect. The artist stands on a chair, facing the towering bird. More!: 19 Jaw-Dropping 3D Graffiti Pieces by Odeith
2. Making Dough — Sasha Korban in Kutaisi, Georgia
On a weathered brick facade, an elderly woman in a green apron kneads dough on a wooden surface. Beside her, a traditional water jug and vegetables complete the kitchen scene. More by Sasha Korban!: Murals by Sasha Korban (16 Photos)
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3. Corn Priestess — Trepo, Parker & Hades in Guadalajara, Mexico
An older woman in a woven straw hat holds a glowing blue cob of corn. A golden circular text arcs behind her head like a halo. Her steady gaze and traditional dress evoke ancestral reverence.
4. Train Station Memory — NESSE in Le Crey, France
A sepia-toned mural recreates an old village train station, complete with people waiting on the platform and a detailed electric locomotive. The illusion is integrated seamlessly onto the end wall of a house.
5. Cattle in the Valley — Alba Fabre Sacristán in Serrada de la Fuente, Spain
Three cows stand in green pastures under a blue, painterly sky. The loose brushstrokes and color blending reflect impressionist influences. A local elder stands below the mural.
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6. Coral Peonies — KORALLPIONEN in Frauenfeld, Switzerland
Towering pink and white peonies bloom on a residential building’s facade. Tall stems and large leaves climb upward, painted with botanical detail and vertical flow.
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7. The Pantry — Ceser87 in Sort, Spain
An older woman in a red headscarf cracks walnuts over a wooden table. Painted pantry shelves filled with sausages, cheese, and jugs form the cozy rural kitchen setting.
8. The Farmer — SMUG in Wirrabara, Australia
Painted across grain silos, a man in a checkered shirt and hat carries a spade. A robin perches nearby. Sepia-toned eucalyptus trees fill the background, blending local flora with rural identity. More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
9. The Tender Gardener — Megan Oldhues in Graniti, Italy
A woman in a dark dress sits barefoot in a sunny garden. Around her are tools, planters, and green foliage. Painted in soft, loose strokes, the scene evokes warmth and daily care.
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9 Sculptures You (Probably) Didn’t Know Existed
From a 50-foot Native American monument overlooking the Missouri River to a surreal hammock strung across a border fence, these sculptures push the boundaries of form, meaning, and public space. Whether constructed from stone, steel, wire, or illusion, each work defies convention — and chances are, you haven’t seen them before. Locations span from Barcelona to Philadelphia, from South Dakota plains to Turkish landscapes.
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1. Melancholy — Albert György in Geneva, Switzerland
This bronze sculpture of a seated figure appears hollowed out from within, forming an arched void from chest to head. The minimalist facial features and slumped posture evoke absence and loss, using emptiness as its central element.
2. Window and Ladder – Too Late for Help — Leandro Erlich in Montevideo, Uruguay
A fragment of brick wall with a single window floats mid-air, supported by a ladder that leads nowhere. Placed in an empty lot, this illusion-based sculpture alters space and challenges logic.
3. Border Hammock — Murat Gök in Istanbul, Turkey
Two fence poles curve inward to cradle a man resting in a hammock made from the fence itself. By bending an otherwise rigid border element into a place of rest, the sculpture offers a quiet yet clever political statement.
4. Freedom — Zenos Frudakis in Philadelphia, USA
This bronze wall shows four human forms in various stages of breaking free, culminating in a fully emerged figure stepping into open space. It explores transformation and personal liberation.
5. Giant Slingshot Bench — Cornelia Konrads in Germany
A wooden bench is suspended by two long red straps tied to a massive Y-shaped branch. The setup mimics a slingshot ready to launch, blending utility with playful imagination.
6. Dignity — Dale Lamphere in Chamberlain, South Dakota, USA
Standing 50 feet tall, this stainless steel monument honors Native American women. The figure wears a star quilt composed of blue diamond shapes that shimmer in the wind.
7. The Kiss of Death — Unknown Artist in Barcelona, Spain
This marble sculpture in Poblenou Cemetery shows a skeleton with wings gently kissing the forehead of a lifeless young man. Created in 1930, it’s both romantic and haunting.
8. The Weight of Grief — Celeste Roberge in Portland, Maine, USA
A crouched human form is constructed from a metal frame filled with smooth river stones. The heavy material and posture communicate emotional burden through literal weight.
9. UMI — Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois, USA
This monumental figure is composed of sculpted wood and branches shaped into a female form. Her hands and body are formed by intertwining tree limbs, suggesting organic unity.More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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