Five examples of epic-scale art in a video roundup
The Great Big Story magazine has released a video compilation showcasing five artists who create monumental works. Simon Beck produces massive snow drawings in high-altitude mountains. In Las Palmitas, Mexico, a street art project revitalized a neighborhood plagued by petty crime. Mizuki Kanata discusses the revival of traditional mural painting in Japanese public baths. American artist James Niehues specializes in painting ski maps. Jim Denevan, a land artist, creates giant ephemeral drawings on California beaches.
Key facts
- Video published by The Great Big Story magazine
- Five examples of epic-scale art are featured
- Simon Beck creates giant snow drawings in high mountains
- Las Palmitas street art project used art to rehabilitate a crime-ridden neighborhood
- Mizuki Kanata talks about mural painting in Japanese public baths
- James Niehues is an American specialist in ski map painting
- Jim Denevan makes giant ephemeral drawings on California beaches
- The video was published in 2017
Entities
Artists
- Simon Beck
- Mizuki Kanata
- James Niehues
- Jim Denevan
Institutions
- The Great Big Story
Locations
- Las Palmitas
- Mexico
- Japan
- California
- United States