What is packing tape art
Packing tape art emerged in the late 1960s as an offshoot of the increasingly popular tape art technique. Packing tape (parcel tape) is usually used on transparent surfaces like windows. By using light (light box principle), a complete transformation of a packaging tape artwork is achieved. So, this tape art technique thus enables a spectacular transformation of the urban environment; it is the most exclusive, most complex, most resource-intensive, and therefore most expensive type of tape art.
What makes this technique unique
The uniqueness of packaging tape art lies in the light box principle and the fact that it can be transformed into a completely different work of art at the push of a button.
Only 3-4 artists worldwide work with this technique. Packaging tape art requires a lot of time and concentration: a single piece of art can take weeks or even months to create. The result will always be impressive: such a work of art attracts a lot of attention, often has a deep meaning and creates the “WOW effect” for the viewer!
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Our focus & inspirations
A key characteristic of packaging tape art is that there are no universal rules – it offers absolute freedom of creativity. The Selfmadecrew is inspired by the opportunity to experiment and feel no limits.
We love the rapid development of tape art, the growing interest of the public and the opportunity to innovate and find new ways to use tape. We love being pioneers – it gives us the energy for new achievements.
Packing tape artists for hire
Selfmadecrew is a team of tape artists who love to use new materials and techniques to beautify urban environments and surfaces. We want to create new experiences, so we collaborate with cultural institutions (organizations) such as museums or galleries, brands and city governments to create original installations in public and other spaces. We are open to new collaborations and proposals.
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The popularity of tape art is growing steadily, not least because it has established itself as a good alternative to various other urban art styles. Artworks made of tape often look more spectacular than, for example, classical graffiti. Tape is also easier to handle and can be removed if necessary. We mainly use very common types of tape which are usually flexible and waterproof at the same time. They can be brought into shape with a few simple handles and are also available in an almost unparalleled variety of colors. Thus, various hue gradations can be implemented. The tapes remain colorfast even after processing. Apart from cutters and a few rolls of tape we usually do not need any other tools for creating our artworks. And it takes relatively little time to do it. We hardly produce any rubbish or waste.
No one thinks of becoming a tape artist from the outset. Before we began taping almost all of us (Selfmadecrew members) tried out fine arts with a brush or spray can. Until we finally discovered the right thing for us: rolls of adhesive tape. And we would take to tape like a duck to water! Colorful vs. transparent, matt vs. shiny, wide vs. slim, any variety with its own texture that inspires and fuels all of us. But we don’t allow ourselves to delve too much into theory. By going out to the streets and working there with tape, we receive instant feedback. We get people‘s reactions and emotions right away – something invaluable to us.