1.2 Philipp Frank's "Video Murals"

Philipp Frank is a self-taught, multidisciplinary artist based in Munich, Germany that has become somewhat renown for his unique blend of traditional and digital art, the most famous of which he calls his "video murals." These murals are created by utilizing 3D video-mapping techniques in conjunction with painting on objects, and the resulting work amounts to a dynamic experience that makes the art itself feel truly alive. What's even more interesting about these video murals is that they largely vary depending on the time of day. In the daytime, Frank's installations are remarkable, yet static--merely resembling a beautiful graphic mural that is scarcely different than any other. However, in the nighttime, motion sets in, and the true artistry of Frank's work emerges. Frank himself prefers to coin his creations as works of "futurism," and he has explicitly stated that he delights in cross media experimentation that takes full advantage of the technology at his disposal. In an interview conducted with Book A Street Artist, Frank states that the idea for a video mural was created during his brother's tenure at a 3D video-mapping agency. In the spirit of having fun, the two brothers decided to mix their talents, and the result was Frank's very first video mural--a moment which served as the origin for his artistic inspiration. The magic created in that one instance of spontaneity is something that Frank has sought to replicate and continue throughout his subsequent works.