simple wooden chair
Francisco de Pájaro, known as Art Is Trash, has once again transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary with this inventive street art sculpture. In this piece, he has cleverly turned a simple wooden chair into the body of a person, infusing it with raw emotion and personality. The backrest of the chair serves as the figure's torso and head, with a painted face that gazes downward in a melancholic, almost contemplative expression. The arms are painted onto the seat, giving the illusion that the figure is hunched over, adding to the sculpture's lifelike presence.
What truly brings this piece to life are the two front legs of the chair, which have been dressed in a pair of black Converse sneakers. This detail humorously and poignantly humanizes the object, as if the chair is no longer just a piece of furniture but a character with a story to tell. The mismatched, worn-out appearance of the sneakers adds to the urban and gritty aesthetic that Art Is Trash is known for, reminding viewers of the transient and ephemeral nature of street art.
By repurposing everyday objects like chairs and discarded items, Francisco de Pájaro continues to challenge perceptions of waste and art, breathing new life into forgotten materials. His work can be found on the streets of Barcelona and beyond, where he turns the mundane into something expressive, humorous, and deeply human.
For more of his work and artistic vision, check out:
- Art Is Trash Instagram Stories
- Official Art Is Trash Instagram
- Street Art Barcelona Pinterest
- Art Is Trash Official Website
- Barcelona Street Art Blog
- Philosophy: Pájaro's work is an artistic rebellion against what he views as the elitist structures of the gallery art world. By creating art in public spaces from refuse, he brings art to everyone and embeds social commentary into the materials themselves.
- Materials: He uses items we throw away, such as old mattresses, cardboard boxes, furniture, and garbage bags, to create his spontaneous and sometimes satirical figures.
- Ephemerality: The sculptures are temporary installations, often lasting only a few days before being removed by sanitation workers or destroyed. Pájaro embraces this fleeting nature, and some of his pieces are later recreated on canvas for gallery exhibitions.
