Yarn Bombing (with a Side of Banksy)

Instead of graffiti bombing, these artists knit their public art. Street art is a powerful outlet for dialogue, and while urban arts may be controversial, I can't imagine a more wholesome, uplifting social commentary than the the textile graffiti of these "guerrilla knitters."

The U1 in Berlin, image from Yarnbombing.

In Bali (a commissioned piece by Knitta, Please).

NY Times article on the movement.

I love that this gives those who wouldn't necessarily spray paint pieces or wreak havoc an unexpected public voice.

Though the other kind of public art, such as Banky's pieces on the West-Bank Israeli wall, can definitely raise important, larger dialogue as well. One picture from the 9-piece project:

See this article for some background/thoughts on the wall, the work, and the artist. And read the conversation, recorded by Banksy, at the end of the article for an unexpected take on the work.

On another note, a knitted Banksy:

(From here.)

Happy aloha Friday, all!