Could a Kid Do It? The Wa Transforms Buildings into Childlike Drawings
In his series 'A Kid Could Do It,' The Wa transforms otherwise nondescript structures into jubilant, youthful drawings. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Could a Kid Do It? The Wa Transforms Buildings into Childlike Drawings appeared first on Colossal .
The Atlantic Wall, a sprawling network of Nazi defenses erected along European coastlines during World War II, consists of tens of thousands of concrete structures. These buildings, once used, have since become eyesores in the landscape. Dutch artist The Wa finds inspiration in these abandoned structures and has transformed them into a series called A Kid Could Do It, where he paints them in a childlike, jubilant style.
The title, reminiscent of dismissive remarks about children's art, is turned on its head by The Wa, who includes vividly colored windows, doors, and flowers in his drawings. His approach follows a simple rule: the uninhibited creative logic of a child. This year, at the PFFFestival in Stuttgart, The Wa created a large-scale version of this project on an empty house, featuring a purple curtain window, an oddly shaped door, and a roof with scalloped shapes reminiscent of clouds.
The artist's mother initially collaborated with him on the series, making "A Kid Could Do It" truly a work born from a kid's perspective. The series' playful and bright aesthetic can be admired on The Wa's Instagram.
Written by urgent.news from Colossal's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
