QWERTY (the name is taken from the keyboard, upper left) is one of Rome's most intriguing street artists. His work has great range, from the very large stick figures in the Nomentana train station to small, thoughtful paste-ups, including his "Think Poetic" series (from 2018 or earlier).
In 2019 he's been busy posting versions of what I call "qwerty girl" or "square-eyed girl." Although they all seem the same, there are subtle differences, which become more obvious when he mounts two images in the same space, making a comparison simple--and inviting it.
Lips as Italian flag. Ostiense |
Mounted on SPQR panel |
Same basic image, same panel, with interventions. It's possible the girl's floppy black hair "invited" references to Hitler. |
Another added mustache, it would appear--but an odd one. |
Eyes of different colors. Photo taken 4.15.19, Pigneto |
Eyes of different colors, and below, the mouth at a noticeable angle. The top paste-up is direct and in control, the bottom image troubled, insecure. Photo taken 4.20.19 |
Bill
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