30 Clever And Funny Interventions On The Streets Of France By Oakoak (New Pics)

Urban Artem’s main focus is street art. As it says in the About section, it “was born from the love of art, photography and the outdoors,” therefore, we wanted to know more about how the journey into documenting street art started for Larry. “In 2017, I was on a trip out west, and the first stop was Reno, NV. I was on my way to photograph the casinos and the early morning city life, and I had to go through an area they call midtown. When entering midtown, the roads were full of potholes, buildings in decay, and many of them abandoned. Then a few blocks later, I started to see paintings on buildings, and the visual effect and quality of the art had an immediate impact on me as a lover of the arts."

"I pulled over at a store called the Junkee and started asking the staff about the area, and if there were more paintings on buildings I could go see. Over the next several days, I explored Reno, photographing every piece of street art I could find and talking to the residents. It was then, I realized, street art and the artists creating these pieces were in the middle of reviving and transforming Reno into a vibrant urban art community."

"Needless to say, I found great joy and exhilaration in exploring to find the unseen art, composing it into a photograph, and sharing it with others. I was hooked on street art,” shared Larry.

Nowadays, there are numerous street artists, each having their own individual style. We were curious how Larry decides which artwork is worth documenting and if there is a particular style or artist that he is drawn to.

“I photograph almost everything I come across. My focus is on the composition and quality of the photograph so others can get a true appreciation of the piece. With art, the beauty of the piece is truly in the eye of the beholder. Street art is often a mixed media style, and at first glance, it may not stand out. But, upon a second look, I often find amazing pieces of art, within a much bigger mural or a collaboration piece."

"Another part of my mission is the documentation of street art. Many amazing pieces of street art are lost forever. It simply could be painted over, the building is torn down, damaged in a storm, and various other uncontrollable causes,” wrote Larry.