Dirty pavements or art? This Singaporean has been spotted turning the dirty pavements around his neighbourhood into works of actual art with just a single power or pressure washer. You might have come across videos of “power washing art” on social media, and Singapore has our very own “power washing artist” who makes unique “drawings” directly on pavements.
@gazing.pw A common question I get when people see me doing my art at Marine Parade: “Is this allowed?”🤔 As you can see, I grew up with Super Mario so my art style is somewhat inspired by it😍 Unpopular opinion: Super Mario > Pokémon Fight me😅 Maybe I might fold and do Pokémon next. Any Pokémon suggestions?
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Image Credits: Gazing Power Wash
Gazing Power Wash is helmed by 23 year old Marcus; and he first started the account as a side hustle, which has now turned into a fun hobby. Marcus turns what would otherwise be just a dirty pavement into eye-catching pieces of art by cleaning only selected parts of the pavement using his trusty power washer—the powerful jet spray tool used to clean our roads, pavements and other hard surfaces—and the resulting contrast of clean vs dirty pavements create one-of-a-kind artworks. These artworks are also temporary in nature, lasting only a mere 1 to 6 months tops before they disappear naturally.
Image Credits: Gazing Power Wash
Some of the artworks he’s created include Donkey Kong, Batman, Joker, skeleton figures, flowers, geometrical shapes, inspirational phrases and more. As for why Marcus does “power washing art”, he enjoys seeing the smiles on peoples’ faces when they come across his art in around his neighbourhood of Marine Parade; and he says this is one way he gives back to the community. He also uses 100% recycled rainwater that he collects himself using buckets for all his power washing art, to minimise water wastage.
TikTok: @gazing.pw
IG: @gazing.pw
Most of the public response towards the artworks have also been positive, especially from kids. Though there have also been some naysayers and negative feedback: with some comments on whether doing so is illegal, or is considered a form of vandalism. In an Instagram update posted by Marcus, he shared he’s in talks with several agencies, including a government agency, to potentially bring his art to other parts of Singapore in a more official capacity. He’s also looking to do more neighbourhood power washing art in other parts of Singapore, so you might just be spotting his works in your backyard in the near future.
Gazing Power Wash
