Are you one of those people who stop dead in their tracks when you spot an unusual street art? I do, too. Not only that, but I find it so fascinating.
So imagine my surprise when I discovered this building that got transformed into a larger-than-life version of a cross stitch pattern. You absolutely have to see it to appreciate it.
The creator's name is Raquel Rodrigo, an artist, and designer from Valencia, Spain. Rodrigo takes stitching into three dimensions, while playing with light and sound at the same time.
But when you come closer, you realize that it's not graffiti at all. It's actually a cross-stitch pattern affixed to this Philadelphia Naval Yard property building.
This artist went through a lot of painstaking work to place this pattern on the building. She had to cut the metal mesh to fit around the windows and doors. Then fastened it to the brick.
Wow! I'm pretty floored. Take a look at the detail here. It must've taken such a long time to achieve this stunning final effect.
According to the artist, she wanted to bring feminine art that has dressed homes around the world to the street. However, her idea was to use a cross-stitch pattern to do so instead of graffiti.
I can honestly say that I have never seen anything quite like it. The thought that somebody can come up with an idea such as this is pretty brilliant to me. What do you think? Do you agree with me?
She now travels around the world, beautifying buildings and making various street art. It must be such a thrill to see one of her works in person. I would absolutely love that.
Then she unrolls them at the chosen location. She desires to bring a dash of color and creativity to the surrounding area. I say that's exactly what this gorgeous street art accomplishes.
I wish I could see her art up close and personal. Hopefully, someday during one of my travels, I will encounter a building adorned by Rodrigo's beautiful artwork.
