Content warning: Street Artist Talya Tomer-Schlesinger By Talya Tomer-Schlesinger in Jerusalem. In an interview with ynet, Tomer-Schlesinger says the benches’ open grid backs reminded her of her grandmother’s embroidery grids, which became the inspiration for the project.
Street Artist Talya Tomer-Schlesinger
By Talya Tomer-Schlesinger in Jerusalem. In an interview with ynet, Tomer-Schlesinger says the benches’ open grid backs reminded her of her grandmother’s embroidery grids, which became the inspiration for the project.
By Talya Tomer-Schlesinger in Jerusalem. In an interview with ynet, Tomer-Schlesinger says the benches’ open grid backs reminded her of her grandmother’s embroidery grids, which became the inspiration for the project. Photos: https://t.co/DinQrzwvNzpic.twitter.com/U1Tm1GjFp7
Guerrilla art in Jerusalem by Talya Tomer-Schlesinger
Street Artist Talya Tomer-Schlesinger
By Talya Tomer-Schlesinger in Jerusalem. In an interview with ynet, Tomer-Schlesinger says the benches’ open grid backs reminded her of her grandmother’s embroidery grids, which became the inspiration for the project.
By Talya Tomer-Schlesinger in Jerusalem. In an interview with ynet, Tomer-Schlesinger says the benches’ open grid backs reminded her of her grandmother’s embroidery grids, which became the inspiration for the project. Photos: https://t.co/DinQrzwvNzpic.twitter.com/U1Tm1GjFp7
Content warning: More info. Let us begin with this words that come as a response to the photo above: “There´s tools and colours for all of us, to lend from nature to make the world more understandable and beautiful”. 1# Click on a photo and you make it bigger and can post
Let us begin with this words that come as a response to the photo above:
“There´s tools and colours for all of us, to lend from nature to make the world more understandable and beautiful”.
1# Click on a photo and you make it bigger and can post a comment on it. 2# Make sure that you read the story in the end! 3# Feel free to reblog this, only remember to link back to this post.
A member of Street Art Utopia on Facebook wrote a year ago this nice piece about the future:
My son, do you want to hear something strange? – Yes! What?
You know the new tree painting we did on the garage last week.. Up until around the year 2050 people generally did not have paintings on houses! – What? Were they grey?
Well, yes, many were. Often they would paint villas in One colour, like blue or yellow, but very rarely in more than one or two colours and almost never any pictures. Most apartment houses and government buildings and so on were grey. Artists sometimes went and painted on tunnels, grey municipal buildings and so on, but the pictures were washed away! By the government! – …Was art forbidden?
Well no, but it had to be in special buildings only. Some people felt that houses was not to be painted on, except in one pale colour all over. – Wow.. How dull.
Yes, my son. Now lets get our jackets and go pick some fruit.
How Knitted Street Art is Brightening Cities Worldwide
Knitted street art, sometimes called guerrilla crochet, is a fun and creative way people are changing their neighborhoods.
Instead of using spray paint or drawing, these artists use yarn to decorate everyday things like trees, benches, and bikes. They turn plain spaces into colorful and eye-catching works of art. This type of art combines the coziness of handmade crafts with the boldness of outdoor art. It’s not just about making things look pretty — it’s about adding happiness, color, and a sense of togetherness to our streets.
For some truly inspiring knitted street art, check out the works of artists like B-Arbeiten and Agata Olek (Olek). Their creative installations have transformed urban spaces around the world, showcasing just how powerful yarn can be in reshaping public spaces.
Content warning: Meet Grace Brett, the 104-year-old who became the world’s oldest knitted street artist, spreading joy and creativity through her colorful yarn designs in Scotland.
Grace was part of a group of knitters who decorated her town with bright and fun designs.
She helped transform everyday things like benches and telephone boxes into cheerful works of art. Her love for knitting made people smile and showed that anyone can be an artist, no matter how old they are. Grace proved that creativity has no limits.
Grace Brett: “I thought it was a really good idea to decorate the town and enjoyed having my crochet included,” Brett told the Press And Journal. “I liked seeing my work showing with everyone else and thought the town looked lovely.” Brett’s daughter Daphne, 74, explained, “she has always knitted and crocheted all through her life. She has always done all the knitting for the babies and made shawls.”
How Knitted Street Art is Brightening Cities Worldwide
Knitted street art, sometimes called guerrilla crochet, is a fun and creative way people are changing their neighborhoods.
Instead of using spray paint or drawing, these artists use yarn to decorate everyday things like trees, benches, and bikes. They turn plain spaces into colorful and eye-catching works of art. This type of art combines the coziness of handmade crafts with the boldness of outdoor art. It’s not just about making things look pretty — it’s about adding happiness, color, and a sense of togetherness to our streets.
For some truly inspiring knitted street art, check out the works of artists like B-Arbeiten and Agata Olek (Olek). Their creative installations have transformed urban spaces around the world, showcasing just how powerful yarn can be in reshaping public spaces.
Grace Brett is a member of a secret band of guerilla Crocheters, who have bedecked their town in artful crochets. Called the Souter Stormers, the group hit v...
Content warning: Discover how knitted street art is transforming cities worldwide with its colorful and creative designs. From cozy yarn-wrapped trees to crochet-covered benches, this art brings happiness and a sense of community to urban spaces.
Knitted street art, sometimes called guerrilla crochet, is a fun and creative way people are changing their neighborhoods.
Instead of using spray paint or drawing, these artists use yarn to decorate everyday things like trees, benches, and bikes. They turn plain spaces into colorful and eye-catching works of art. This type of art combines the coziness of handmade crafts with the boldness of outdoor art. It’s not just about making things look pretty — it’s about adding happiness, color, and a sense of togetherness to our streets.
For some truly inspiring knitted street art, check out the works of artists like B-Arbeiten and Agata Olek (Olek). Their creative installations have transformed urban spaces around the world, showcasing just how powerful yarn can be in reshaping public spaces.
Grace Brett was 104 years old when she became famous for her colorful yarn creations in Scotland
Grace was part of a group of knitters who decorated her town with bright and fun designs.
She helped transform everyday things like benches and telephone boxes into cheerful works of art. Her love for knitting made people smile and showed that anyone can be an artist, no matter how old they are. Grace proved that creativity has no limits.
Grace Brett: “I thought it was a really good idea to decorate the town and enjoyed having my crochet included,” Brett told the Press And Journal. “I liked seeing my work showing with everyone else and thought the town looked lovely.” Brett’s daughter Daphne, 74, explained, “she has always knitted and crocheted all through her life. She has always done all the knitting for the babies and made shawls.”
Grace Brett is a member of a secret band of guerilla Crocheters, who have bedecked their town in artful crochets. Called the Souter Stormers, the group hit v...
