In Madrid, Raquel Rodrigo is reinventing the look of street art. Using cross-stitching, the artist has produced large-scale floral homages to a handcraft technique usually associated with grandmothers more than graffiti. Rodrigo’s roses and foliage creep along worn brick walls, splashing color and texture in unexpected places.

To create the pieces, Rodrigo wraps thick string in a wire mesh, then places the finished piece in the desired location. Up close, the images seem like abstract planes of pinks and greens; it’s only from a distance that their floral design becomes apparent.

We love these installations not only for their eye-catching appeal, but also for their generous spirit. Rodrigo proves that giving back can be as simple as creating something beautiful for your community to share.

See more images from Rodrigo on Colossal.

In Madrid, Raquel Rodrigo is reinventing the look of street art. Using cross-stitching, the artist has produced large-scale floral homages to a handcraft technique usually associated with grandmothers more than graffiti. Rodrigo’s roses and foliage creep along worn brick walls, splashing color and texture in unexpected places.

To create the pieces, Rodrigo wraps thick string in a wire mesh, then places the finished piece in the desired location. Up close, the images seem like abstract planes of pinks and greens; it’s only from a distance that their floral design becomes apparent.

We love these installations not only for their eye-catching appeal, but also for their generous spirit. Rodrigo proves that giving back can be as simple as creating something beautiful for your community to share.

See more images from Rodrigo on Colossal.