British artist Ben Wilson has adopted an unlikely canvas for his art, to say the least. He paints tiny pictures on chewing gum that has been splattered on the streets of London. With this method, Wilson transforms the everyday mundane into surprising masterpieces!
From Kuriositas:
“First he finds a piece of gum (not too hard in London) which is obviously old and has little moisture left inside it. He heats it up with a burner and then lacquers it, which hardens the gum and creates a suitable surface for his acrylic paint. His special treatment ensures that the gum and paint come together in a way which gives his art something approaching permanent street presence.”
See more of Wilson’s street art here!
Found via A Cup of Jo
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