Aesthetics of water and concrete: 11 extreme murals of the master of Hula

Creating his amazing murals, Los Angeles-based artist Sean Yoro, known as Hula, coordinates his work with the changing ocean tides. This is because some of his frescoes are under water and open to the viewer only at low tide. To engage in such art is not only difficult, but also dangerous.

Hula uses breakwaters, bridge supports, vertical embankment walls as a canvas. He is interested in everything that is partially in water, is made of concrete and changes during the tides. He floats on a surfboard to concrete structures accessible only from the water side.

There he balances on his board with a minimum number of accessories, risking falling into the water. All paints, brushes and other materials must fit within the 10-foot space of the surf. On the walls, Hula depicts women half submerged in water, mysterious hands rising from the depths and other unusual things. Creating murals in water is much more difficult than on the walls of buildings.

Hula's large-scale works appear from under the water at low tide, striking the imagination of the audience. Some elements of the frescoes were created using special paints that change color as they get wet or dry. Also, Hula loves to give relief to some details, making objects voluminous.

As for the style of his works, it is something very close to surrealism. The artist himself cannot say for sure, because he does not seek to adhere to any trends and trends. Hula draws on concrete what comes to his mind and what seems relevant and important.

In addition to his marine murals, Sean Yoro also paints small works on canvas. Sometimes he sells them in his store in the original or in the form of limited edition prints.

And you know that the tides can be so strong that sometimes they change the coast beyond recognition.