The Wrinkles Of The City, Los Angeles by Photographer/Street Artist ~ JR

JR is the world-famous street artist who brought to Los Angeles, the city of beauty and vanity, perhaps what it needs most: wrinkles.

Doing what he does in forgotten, low-income neighborhoods around the world, JR visited Los Angeles last year, photographed carefully chosen locals and plastered their black and white portraits in various locations in the city, with several near 3rd Street and Alameda in downtown. He was unexpectedly awarded the $100,000 2011 TED prize, and his work was a part of MOCA's "Art In The Streets" exhibit last year.

With his latest video (above), JR introduces us to the individuals and the stories behind the eyes, and the wrinkles, plastered around our city.

WOW! Inspirational and Moving. So Much So I Signed Up To Be A Part Of this Project! The 2011 TED Winner 'JR'

I watched this video a few weeks ago and forgot to share it with you. I was so blown away I immediately e-mailed the staff that works with JR and asked if I could be of any help with the project. I shared it on facebook at that time. Better late than never. Enjoy!



"I would like to bring art to improbable places, create projects so huge with the community that they are forced to ask themselves questions."
~ JR, via Beaux Arts Magazine

Check out JR's website    insideoutproject.net