“Through the imaginary, you conceive of another world. And you offer this world to others. To say: ‘Here is a land’ ‘it may be surreal, fictional, but here is this land.’ ‘Here is this piece of hope.’ This piece of divine moon that I give to you. That’s why the artist is indispensable to the city.” – unknown artist from Inside Out: The People’s Art Project
It’s no secret I’m a fan of Parisian street artist, JR.
His documentary Inside Out: The People’s Art Project is currently available on HBO and it’s wonderful.
Across continents, I watched as a public art project transformed into something personal and impactful, forever leaving its mark on the communities it touched.
One idea has sparked a global collaboration and an artistic revolution. Consider me inspired.
