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The Evolution of Street Art into Diverse Expressions
The exhibition then moves on to the works of street artists who are currently active and receiving high praise. This is an area where you’ll want to observe with enough passion to remember both the names and the artworks. For example, Andrea Lavo Mattone’s works, which depict waves and Vermeer paintings with a soft touch, are all created using only spray paint, without the use of brushes. His style exudes a strong assertion and pride in being a street artist.
Also, a vibrant blue canvas featuring mysterious patterns resembling Hangul characters is the work of Raul. For the artist, creating this unique script carries a meaning of healing and a prayer for peace. During the exhibition, a large-scale piece of the same type is displayed on the floor of Shibuya Stream’s public space. It was a curious sight to see this “mysterious ritualistic pattern” unfolding at the feet of hurried commuters and people gathering at the terrace seats of Starbucks. If more people come to understand and believe in its meaning, perhaps one day it will truly become a magical incantation.
