Every act of creation is first an act of destruction. -Picasso
Literally.
London-Vhils
Portuguese-born Alexandre Farto aka Vhils is an amazing, super-talented street artist that you've probably never heard of. Using tools like a power drill, chisel, and different types of paint, Vhils literally scratches off the surface of buildings to create his masterpieces. “My work is really concerned with trying to question the reality we live in, in these urban environments where most of us live now, so it deals with social urbanity,” Vhils says.” “I'm really trying to focus on the act of destruction as a creative force in itself. (mymodernmet)
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Check out Vihls at work.
Kentucky
Lisbon, Portugal
Swiss Artist, Simon Berger Creates Unusual Works Of Art By Shattering Glass Into Portraits
Watch Simon Berger in action
Heather Smith Jones creates amazingly detailed images by poking holes into white paper, her destruction is a more subtle subtractive technique reminiscent of sewing and embroidery without thread.
Reflecting series: patterning the moments, coil, pinholes on grey paper, 2006
Formation Two, pinholes on paper, 4 1/4 in. x 5 3/4 in., 2006
Formation four, growing circle, pinholes on paper, 8 in. x 8 in., 2006
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Which of these destructive art styles is most appealing to you, Why?
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