GRAFFIATO Street Art Festival | Taupō, New Zealand 2023
This mural was created specifically for the annual Graffiato Street Art Festival, a vibrant event hosted in Taupō, New Zealand. This yearly festival serves as a platform to spotlight the artistic talents of New Zealand creatives and is orchestrated by the Taupō Town Centre Business Hub.
The mural's design gracefully adorns a narrow alleyway within Taupō's local town. It showcases Lotte Hawley's distinctive black and white artistic style, with a focus on eyes. These eyes, rendered in Hawley's graphic style, serve as an enchanting lure, drawing in those who pass by the alleyway.
The artistic portrayal of these eyes conveys an aura of intrigue and a profound sense of security. It watches over the alleyway with an impression that, as pedestrians enter it, an unseen presence is safeguarding their journey, creating a unique and captivating experience for those who wander through.
Images taken by Paige Nairn, Graffiato Photographer.
