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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.
More!: 9 Sculptures You (Probably) Didn’t Know Existed
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.
More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
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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Before the Buzz Is Gone: 8 Must-See Bee Murals From Around the World
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From surreal portraits fused with mechanical bees to playful pollinators oversized across homes and barns, these murals reflect both the beauty and urgency surrounding bee life. In Ladrillar, Spain, bees nestle into glowing flowers held by a robed figure. In Penelles, they become plump companions lounging on pink blossoms. And in the UK, a mural warns: “When we go, we’re taking you all with us.” This collection travels through Greece, Spain, the U.S., and beyond — showcasing the many ways artists are using bees to speak loudly on walls.
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“When We Go” by Louis Masai at Shoreditch Station in London, UK
Large, detailed bees fly across a turquoise wall, painted with urgency beside the message: “WHEN WE GO, WE’RE TAKING YOU ALL WITH US!” The mural starkly underscores the ecological importance of bees and their link to our survival.
“Beesiness” by Pedro Podre in Penelles, Spain
Part of the Gargar Festival, this vibrant piece fills an entire building façade with peach-pink blossoms and cartoon-like bees with childlike faces. One bee rests lazily on a petal while another lounges thoughtfully — soft, surreal, and playful in tone.
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“The Good of the Hive” by Matt Willey in Durham, North Carolina, USA
Hyper-realistic bees hover around a blooming purple coneflower on a red brick wall. Willey’s mission aims to hand-paint 50,000 bees worldwide to raise awareness about their importance and rapid decline.
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“Queen Bee” by Hasan Kamil at Glastonbury Festival, UK
A surreal hybrid of woman and bee, this mural features a portrait of a woman morphing into a mechanical bee-like being. Shades of honey, chrome, and sharp geometric elements give it a futuristic tone.
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Bee Mural by Dan Leo in Ireland
With a bold graphic style, Dan Leo paints a stylized bumblebee in geometric blocks of black, yellow, and teal. It pops against the stark white wall of a modern home — minimalist and memorable.
“The Bee Goblin” by PEKOLEJO in Ladrillar, Spain
This large, imaginative mural features a goblin-like figure in red robes offering flowers to several buzzing bees. The warm tones and careful detail blend fantasy with environmental reverence.
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“The Bird & The Bee” by Curtis Hylton in Swindon, UK
On Stanley Street, a hummingbird and a bee meet across a giant yellow flower. Painted with photorealistic depth, the mural turns the side of a house into a lively tribute to pollinators.
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“The Boy and the Bee” by BZKS in Thessaloniki, Greece
A child wearing oversized sunglasses gazes upward toward a bee, the word “FREEDOM?” split across the lenses. The grayscale figure contrasts sharply with the vivid yellow bee above, blending innocence with social commentary.
Bees may be small, but in the hands of these artists, they become monumental — both visually and metaphorically. Whether through realism, surrealism, or stylized minimalism, each mural reminds us of nature’s fragility and our deep dependence on pollinators. Across walls in Spain, the UK, Greece, and the U.S., bees are buzzing — and they’re telling us something we can’t ignore.
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11 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
Some artworks don’t just sit in nature—they become part of it. Around the world, artists are crafting sculptures and murals that seamlessly merge with their surroundings, using trees, vines, and landscapes as living elements of their work. These 11 pieces don’t fight against nature; they grow with it.
From giant figures emerging from forests to street art that transforms urban greenery into playful illusions, these eight stunning creations prove that art and nature can exist in perfect harmony.More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
1. “Sleeping Child” by El Decertor (Imbabura, Ecuador)
A mural by El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador, depicting a young child sleeping against a concrete wall, with creeping ivy blending into the painting as a natural blanket.
2. “UMI” by Daniel Popper (Illinois, USA)
“UMI” by Daniel Popper at the outdoor tree museum The Morton Arboretum in Illinois, USA—an intricate wooden sculpture of a woman with tree roots weaving through her body, set in a green landscape.About and more photos: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
3. Street Art by David Zinn (Ann Arbor, USA)
A street art piece by David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA, featuring a small green character with a real grass mustache blending into the pavement.More!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
4. Flower Street Art by Fabio Gomes Trindade (Goiás, Brazil)
A mural by Fabio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brazil, featuring a girl’s face with a real tree forming her vibrant pink afro hairstyle.More by Fabio Gomes: How Fábio Gomes Turns Trees into Hair: Stunning Murals in Trindade
5. Sidewalk Flower Experiment
A beautiful example of accidental nature-inspired art—kindergarten children dropped seeds into sidewalk cracks, leading to a spontaneous floral pathway.More photos and about: Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen
6. “Nature Rings” by Spencer Byles (Deep Forest, France)
A series of woven circular sculptures by Spencer Byles made from natural branches, blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
7. Willow Archer by Anna & The Willow (UK)
A woven willow sculpture of a female archer by Anna & The Willow, set against a wooded path.
8. Wire Mermaid by Martin Debenham (UK)
A wire sculpture by Martin Debenham of a mermaid sitting on a rock, with the intricate metalwork mimicking flowing water.
9. Snake in the Green — Hyères, France
A plain gray cinderblock wall in a hidden grove was completely transformed into a lifelike snake by street artist Rest4. The viper, rendered in vibrant greens, blues, and yellows, emerges from the shadows of the forest floor. The before-and-after framing reveals the power of imagination to awaken forgotten spaces.
10. Fluentem Colos — Little Milford, Wales
Land artist Jon Foreman created this delicate, wave-like gradient in a woodland clearing using carefully arranged leaves. Starting in green and fading to deep orange, the sculpture blends with the forest floor in color, shape, and motion—appearing to ripple like wind through grass. More by Jon Foreman: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)
11. Florinda Camila — “WA” Marko Franco Domenak in Lima, Peru
This creative mural cleverly incorporates a real bougainvillea bush as the hair of a painted woman. A monarch butterfly completes the peaceful scene, adding movement to this blend of paint and nature.🔗 Follow WA on Instagram
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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