This activity can be an example of using natural resources for creating art. It can be a means for environmental activism – spreading the message across the city, but using the materials which will not damage the buildings or trees. Mud graffiti can be put anywhere – just remember that they will wash off after couple of hours.
You can organise an event for young people and children, teaching them how to make mud graffiti and spread environmental message.
Time: 1-2 hours (depending on the size)
Number of people: 1-3 per graffiti
Target group: children, youth, wider public (everybody who can see the message)
Materials:
- Utility knife
- Plastic sheet or cardboard
- Sponge
- Mud (water and soil)
- Tape
Steps:
- Create your stencil. You can draw your image or print it out from the computer. Attach the paper with the drawing to the paper sheet with tape and cut out the stencil. Or you can draw directly on the piece of cardboard and cut out your shape.
- Make mud. You can mix soil and water, just make sure it is not too watery.
- Choose the place and tape the stencil there. Then put some mud on the sponge and dab it on the stencil.
- After you finished, you can remove the stencil and enjoy the beautiful graffiti.
Find out more:
http://mudstencils.com/ – Jesse Graves, artist who works with mud graffiti
Art for the Environment 