Description
Utrecht based artist Jan Heinsbroek (better known as JanIsDeMan) has taken #iseefaces to another level. While the hashtag was created for Instagram creatives to post objects that remind us of facial expressions, the Dutch artist is making sure that architecture plays the role of teasing people’s brains.
Turning doors and balconies into mouths, his 3D graffiti murals across houses and buildings are an intervention to the city’s facade. Most of the time, plastic "googly eyes” are painted above doors or in house facades to create a sense of observation, making pedestrians feel watched by funny houses with expressive “faces”.
In an interview for Bored Panda, JanIsDeMan explained a bit of the concept behind his smiley faces. “I believe people become happier when they see a smile every day”, he said.
Hunter
Rian Nijssen
Country Manager Netherlands 🇳🇱
Hunting the streets for Street Art Cities since May 2021 in my hometown Tilburg (and on a regular basis surrounding areas) Also trying to update artworks wherever my travels take me.
I have no graffiti background but started photographing some street art at the end of 2017 in the city of Porto (PT) and that is where my love for this artform started.
Member of @urbanartabandoned , @rebel_street_arts and @247graff
Location
Created on July 2, 2021
Nieuwstraat 92, Tilburg, Netherlands
Hunted by Rian Nijssen.
Pictures by Rian Nijssen ( @riannijssen ).
Pictures by Rian Nijssen ( @riannijssen ).
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Location
Created on July 2, 2021
Nieuwstraat 92, Tilburg, Netherlands
Hunted by Rian Nijssen.
Pictures by Rian Nijssen ( @riannijssen ).
Pictures by Rian Nijssen ( @riannijssen ).