Damon Belanger, a graphic artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, created a public art installation called “Fake Shadows” in Redwood City, California, USA. Funded by the Redwood City Public Art Program, this unique and playful street art project was realized in 2016.
Belanger’s “Fake Shadows” are a delightful interplay of reality and illusion. The artist added painted false shadows to common street objects, such as bike racks, benches, mailboxes, and even a manhole cover, turning them into whimsical creatures and objects. For example, a parking meter’s shadow becomes a monkey’s tail, a mailbox casts the shadow of a dragon, and a bike rack’s shadow transforms into a monkey on a tree.
If you’ve had the chance to see Damon Belanger’s “Fake Shadows” in person, why not share your experience or better still, your photos in our Facebook group Your Street Art Utopia?
For more on Damon Belanger and his work, visit his website.
On your next urban adventure, remember this: street art is not only about murals on walls or graffiti tags. It’s an ever-evolving form of self-expression that can turn even a simple street fixture into a source of surprise and joy. So, keep your eyes open – the next creative twist could be just around the corner!
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@streetartutopia I love the bitey mailbox!
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@streetartutopia I pass these every day. They're cool!
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Rely interesting concept.
So Kool!!!
Very funny only more people thought more and the things you could come up whith lol
Have the real shadows been edited out of the photos ? I would like to see a daylight photo that includes the real shadow.. I imagine that it would be quite a jumble of shadings
No, it’s an overcast day, meaning the clouds block the sun. It’s bright enough to see, but it diffuses the light, leaving very faint & soft shadows. In some, you can see the actual shadow, and it somewhat breaks the illusion. Night time is easier, as it’s the same level of light in the same place, so it’s easier to play with, whereas the sun moves throughout the day and changes with the seasons.
Fantastically funny, Brilliant concept and cheers to the Artist.