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Imagine an art form that uses living, respiring material; an art form that creates mini eco-systems in often complex and beautiful patterns. It changes the face of urban landscapes and redefines the term “urban jungle.” It breathes life anew.

Welcome to the world of green graffiti – masterpieces crafted in moss and grass. Here you’ll find some of the most incredible works of this rare and unusual art form and how to make it yourself.

Grandfather clock1. Incredible Moss Graffiti Artists >

Mona Lisa2. More Amazing Moss Graffiti>

Bull3. CreateYour Own! >

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This post was written by:

Linda McCormick - who has written 175 posts on Environmental Graffiti.

Linda is a writer and editor, currently based in London. Growing up in N Ireland, she craved sunnier climes so set off around the world, forever chasing the sun. On her travels she discovered she was much more passionate about the environment than she realised – although never quite got the whole tree-hugging thing – and has always had a penchant for the unconventional and creative side of life, so working at Environmental Graffiti suits her just fine.

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  1. BPO Says:

    awesome! i’m too intimidated to try making art on anything but paper! good work!

    nice post.

  2. talia Says:

    this doesnt really explain how to grow the moss spores etc. is there a link missing or something?

  3. cole Says:

    Could someone please post some info on how to actually do this?
    What do you do with all these ingredients? Just put them in a blender? The directions say,

    “As soon as it starts to grow, transplant it in your chosen location and watch your graffiti art spread.”

    Do I paint out what I want indoors and then just try to stick it to the wall once it starts to grow? What kind of moss is this? Is there a good place to find it?

  4. Libby Says:

    I clicked on the ’show me something random’ link on the yahoo home page and it brought me here….I was gob smacked with the waterfall and the mona lisa – beautiful art is all I can say.

  5. Johab Silva Says:

    I’m graffiti artist for 10 year and never saw somethings like your.
    Only what I have to say is congratulations.
    I’m brazilian and the only difference of our own style is straight names.

  6. prompt Says:

    I love natural arts. It’s so cool.

  7. Giri Says:

    Hi That was a wonderful thought , and you can provoke a scientific temper . This will certainly make people think about the habitat in which they live, and would love their children to live also. Great going . Let us be in touch. regards, giri

  8. Sven Says:

    Hello,

    I have a question, because I preparing an exipition with a countainer like that (http://www.thema-container.de/pics/container.jpg) I want to put the moss on it and let it grow for few months, but i’m not sure if it will work because the texture of the container. Do u think it could work or not?

    anyway really nice post

  9. Finishing School Says:

    here is a similar project:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/finishing-school/sets/72157605530434347/

  10. Paul Baines Says:

    Many thanks for picking up on the story – those are some great links you found – I’m green with envy hah. Let’s hope that people get their priorities right next year and try and create some green graffiti rather than whitewash the world (again). I would *love* to trade blogroll links if you’re ever inclined? Great site – expect an article on environmentalgraffiti.com at my blog v. soon!

  11. Christopher Says:

    Horribly incomplete article. How is the graffiti created? Do you glue it to a wall?

    To reiterate another post – do you put the ingredients in a blender or what?

    Incidentally here is the author’s recipe for Banana Bread:

    something yellow
    flour
    a pan

    nuts optional

    Enjoy this delicious loaf of !*^#@

  12. François Says:

    Hi,

    Here is the interview of Anna Garforth about her next project out of bark tree, guerrila gardening, the relationship between ecology and business, and more…

    Check it out here
    http://spationauts.de/2009/08/07/interview-guerilla-gardening-by-anna-garforth/

  13. Noel Says:

    Check out http://www.reversegraffiti.nl for some cool reverse graffiti actions..

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