Kurt Wenner works around the World

May 4th, 2011

Kurt Wenner is the most well known creator of street art and chalk murals in the world. He uses a method known as anamorphosis to make 3D chalk drawings on pavement. Using this technique his drawings seem to come to life. In fact, to create the proper perspective he first looks through the lens of a wide angle camera to get the same effect produced by his work.His work has been featured in several newspapers and on several television shows. He attended art schools in the United States before traveling to Italy to study the work of the masters. His most famous work was a complex geometric of Italian architecture that was created in 1982. It started the era of street art.Another famous work was created in 1991 to honor Pope John Paul II visit to Mantua, Italy. This work was a portrayal of the Last Supper and measured 15′ x 75′. Thirty artists under the direction of Kurt Wenner worked for 10 days to finish the picture which was signed by Pope John Paul II.When not busy with his street art Kurt Wenner produces more traditional art pieces and works as a speaker for many major corporations.

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