01-19-2011 13:42 BJT
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Buenos Aires might be a relative newcomer to the street art movement, but the Argentine city has embraced it wholeheartedly. Abstract portraits, cubist scenes and giant Dali-esque murals adorn the capital. The artists responsible say the local population is grateful for their handiwork.
A vibrant mural brightens up a city street in Buenos Aires.
A new wave of street artists - inspired by breakthrough figures like British artist Banksy - are creating artworks across the Argentine capital.
Although Argentina is a relative late-comer to street art it has also managed to escape many of the negative graffiti stereotypes found in other parts of the world.
Franco Fasoli, Painter, said, "It began with seeing street art and stencil styles and other types of interpretations on the street only recently; only at the beginning of 2000. So we can say there's still a lot of development to put in place but luckily it has a lot of space, it has a lot of support not only from the city but from the people."
Louis Danjou - known on the streets as Grolou - is one of Buenos Aires' rising stars.
From decaying industrial complexes to run down football pitches, Louis is waging a war against the grey, drab surroundings that loom over his neighborhood of Quilmes.
Louis Danjou, Graffiti Artist, said, "All the guys of the neighborhood, all the young guys know me as they see me going around the streets and really there is a very good atmosphere. Many people come to see us, to ask us to go and paint in their place, in their house, on the wall in the front of their house. And I have to say I am really impressed as I didn't think it would work so well in Quilmes but here they receive us with a lot of enthusiasm, all the people."
Drawing inspiration from nature, his artworks of vivid colors and bright characters liven the urban background, transforming everything, from decaying tenements, to industrial complexes and disheveled train stations.
Danjou says above all it's a way of uplifting your community, it's about bringing color to the streets and positivity to the people.
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