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A Geometric Twist On Graffiti: Eltono

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The term "street art" is used to describe a very wide variety of art forms, some of which are performed on the street, and some of which are actually ON the street. While Eltono is considered by the art community to be a modern street artist, most people in the US would probably describe Eltono as a "graffiti artist". But don't let the use of the word "graffiti" mislead you - Eltono is no vandal.

Eltono, whose name is Spanish for "the tone", is best known for painting a geometric representation of a tuning fork on buildings, rail sides, or any surface you would find in a modern city. His work first began in the city of Madrid in 1999, but it can now be found in cities all over Europe, South America, and Korea.

Unlike most graffiti artists, Eltono's art is subtle and understated. In fact, if his work isn't pointed out to you, it's likely you'll miss it. Eltono does this on purpose -- his art is a statement against the strident and overly-colorful street art that is commonly associated with the word "graffiti" here in the United States.

Eltono's work is created using a technique that is completely different than that of his contemporaries. While many street artists use spray paint to create rounded shapes and art without straight lines or corners, Eltono uses a combination of plastic paint and masking tape to create uniquely geometric shapes and straight lines.

The art that Eltono creates seems to draw attention to obvious differences on a city surface. Imagine, for example, a brick wall with boarded over windows, where each board is of a different wood. Or imagine a building that has been made of brick, wood, and steel. Eltono will mark these surfaces and draw attention to the discrepancies.

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.

As with all good art, Eltono's work is thought provoking. Is their a political statement about urban growth and renewal? Is his use of geometric shapes intended to reinforce or challenge the design of a modern city? While Eltono's work certainly deserves your attention now, will his work receive the attention it deserves in the future, or will he be cast aside because his art form is often associated with vandalism? Only time will tell.

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Author: Jason Lancaster enjoys reviewing and discussing modern Latin art. He has a Latin Musica website featuring Tonos. To see more about Eltono, visit his website Eltono.com.

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