Chance Encounters: Temporary Street Art by David Zinn

David Zinns amazing street drawings are created using chalk, charcoal and found objects, and this book preserves them in all their colorful, hypnotic glory. The drawings are of a bright green googly-eyed monster and a phlegmatic flying pig, and are limited only by the size of the sidewalk and the spirit of the day.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Publisher: Prestel

David Zinn is a street artist known for his incredible chalk, charcoal, and found object drawings. Each of his extraordinary creations is only temporary, adding to the allure and mystery of his art. This book is a treasure trove of never-before published images, showcasing Zinn's vibrant and mesmerizing art in all its glory. Over the past two years, he has created these adorable and deceptively three-dimensional characters on streets across the world. From manhole covers to streetlamps, village squares to subway platforms, Zinn's art comes to life in unexpected places. His most recurring characters include a bright green googly-eyed monster and a phlegmatic flying pig, but the diversity of his menagerie is only limited by the size of the sidewalk and the spirit of the day. In a brief introduction, Zinn shares his creative process, explaining how he seeks out everyday imperfections to place his art, such as sidewalk cracks, tufts of weeds, and sewer grates. Brief captions accompany each work, providing insight into the origins and inspiration behind each piece.

While these amazing drawings may no longer stop pedestrians in their tracks on the streets, they continue to captivate and inspire readers of all ages in the pages of this book. Zinn's art is a testament to the power of creativity and the beauty of found objects. It reminds us to look at the world around us with a fresh perspective and to appreciate the small details that can make a big impact.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 245 x 242 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791379364