Known for their monumental murals, which span entire public squares, rooftops, playing fields, and more, Ella & Pitr bring eccentric joy to urban spaces. The artists often represent people from historically marginalized groups, including refugees and the elderly. Sometimes laughing, other times sleeping or passing the time in quietude, these giant figures curl around fountains and wedge into parking areas in an expression of joy, resilience, and individuality.

The duo are slated for an exhibition at Galerie Jonathan Roze in Rennes, France, titled Points de Suspension. Explore more on Instagram.

an aerial view of a large mural by Ella & Pitr on the ground of a small courtyard in a neighborhood featuring a cartoonish laughing figure with a tree that looks like hair

an aerial view of a large mural by Ella & Pitr on the ground of a public square featuring a cartoonish pair of laughing figures

a mural by Ella & Pitr on a wall featuring two cartoonish figures, one laughing

an aerial view of a large mural by Ella & Pitr on the ground of a public square featuring two cartoonish figures in an embrace

an aerial view of a large mural by Ella & Pitr on the ground of a public square featuring a cartoonish pair of laughing figures

an aerial view of a large mural by Ella & Pitr on the ground of a public square featuring a cartoonish sleeping figure

a mural by Ella & Pitr on a wall featuring two cartoonish figures, very large and looking down at a very small dancing figure without clothes on

an aerial view of a large mural by Ella & Pitr on the ground of a public square featuring a cartoonish sleeping figure

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