street scenes

[Flourish]

This morning I tumbled a picture of Mademoiselle Maurice's origami installations and it reminded me of some of my old favorite street art installations. So I though I'd put together a little round up. Each piece is clearly meant to bring a smile to the viewers face and I can only imagine my delight if I was to stumble across one on a walk. Such little decorations that liven up the street can be a powerful influence on the attitude of a community. 

Clockwise from top left: 

1. Anna Garforth's "Grow" moss graffiti

2 & 3. Paige Smith's Paper Geodes

4 & 5. Mademoiselle Maurice's Origami

5. Unknown artist, Richmond, VA