Those who know at least a bit ‘South Korea know that summer is characterized by abundant monsical rains and seul of course is no exception: to break the monotony of the typical grayness of the period, transforming the city into a surprising visual experience, a group of Korean designers has created a creative and poetic project: Project Monsoon.
It is a series of gigantic murals made with hydrochromatic paint, a special formula that remains invisible when it is dry, but which is activated and becomes visible to contact with water. Thus, every time it rains, the streets of the capital suddenly color of lively and imaginative designs, giving passers -by moments of amazement and wonder.
The project was born with the aim of “restoring the color” on gray days, but also conceals a profound cultural inspiration: the murals are inspired by the Korean tradition, which attributes great importance to the flow of rivers and water as a symbol of life and movement. The works exploit the topographical characteristics of the Korean roads, where rainwater naturally tends to accumulate and flow, creating paths and puddles that “fill” the roads of colors and shapes.
Project Monsoon is perhaps the most famous project of this type, but in reality other artists have exploited the potential of the hydrocromatic paint: this is the case of “Rainworks” of Peregrine Church, whose street art works are invisible to the naked eye until it starts to rain.
This innovative technique is not limited to visually amaze, but also offers a unique interaction with the public, transforming the urban environment into a dynamic and changing artistic experience.
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Sources: Behance
