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Home | Arts & Entertainment | Visual Arts The name Eltono is Spanish for the phrase "the tone", and undoubtedly that name was chosen because the artist enjoys painting a representation of a tuning fork on the surfaces of the modern cityscape. His work, which is geometric in nature, can be found in cities all across Europe, South America, and Korea. The artist known as Eltono began by painting his trademark tuning forks in Madrid, Spain, starting in 1999. Eltono's work is sometimes described as graffiti, but it is unlike any graffiti that you've seen before. Eltono's art isn't loud or obnoxious like most modern graffiti, but instead it is subtle and understated. This is because Eltono's art is a statement against the strident graffiti that most of us are familiar with. In fact, Eltono's work is so unassuming that you might not notice it unless it is pointed it out to you. Part of the reason that Eltono's work is so different from other street artists is that he uses a different technique. While many of his contemporaries use spray paint, which usually renders art that is bulbous and rounded, Eltono uses plastic paint and masking tape. These materials allow him to create art that is linear and geometric, making his work stylistically unique. Eltono's art can be found on buildings and walls that exemplify difference. For example, a brick wall with boarded up windows, with each board being a different grained wood, is a canvas for Eltono. Or perhaps a building that is haphazardly composed of steel, brick, and lumber would be marked. These scenes are his canvas. Eltono will decorate the scenes described with a simple collection of lines and shapes, drawing a sharp contrast to the typical "tagging" that one would expect to see when they think of graffiti. Perhaps his emphasis on subtlety has helped him gain the international recognition he enjoys. Good art is always thought-provoking, and Eltono's work is no exception. For instance, is his use of geometric shapes a comment on the banality of modern urban architecture? Is their a political statement involved with his work? Perhaps most importantly for the artist, will his chosen media keep him from achieving notoriety because it is often associated with vandalism? Whatever the case, only time will tell. But one thing is for certain -- Eltono's work is definitely interesting. Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
Author Jason Lancaster is a student of art and enjoys discussing modern Latin art. He has a Latin Musica website emphasizing Tonos. To learn more about Eltono, visit the website Eltono.com.
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