Ductile Iron Square Art Manhole Cover Size 700*865*100mm Cover​

Origin and Development

Foreign Origin: In Europe at the end of the 20th century, some artists began to try to use manhole covers as a creative carrier, combining artistic creation with the urban environment. Since then, creative square manhole cover paintings have been widely spread around the world.

Domestic Development: my country's creative square manhole cover paintings began in the early 21st century. In recent years, with the advancement of urban beautification projects and people's pursuit of artistic aesthetics, it has gradually become an important part of urban cultural construction.

Production process and materials

Drawing: You can use waterproof acrylic paint and other materials to first draw a sketch on the manhole cover, then gradually fill in the color, add details, and finally complete the pattern drawing.

Carving: Carving on manhole covers made of stone, metal and other materials, presenting artistic effects through the carving of lines and patterns, such as stone Chinese art manhole covers are embossed line graphics on natural stone.

Inlay: Inlay materials of different colors and materials into the manhole cover to form exquisite patterns, such as some manhole covers will be inlaid with colored glass, ceramic pieces, etc.

Printing: Using special printing technology, the designed pattern is printed on the manhole cover. This method can ensure the clarity and color vividness of the pattern.

Design theme

City culture and history: The city's iconic buildings, historical events, celebrity stories, etc. are used as themes. For example, the Great Wall and the Forbidden City may appear on the manhole covers in Beijing, showing the city's cultural heritage.

Natural scenery: Depicting local natural landscapes, such as mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, etc., so that people can also feel the beauty of nature in the city. For example, Shizuoka Prefecture at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan has a manhole cover with the theme of Mount Fuji scenery.
Animals and plants: The local characteristic animals and plants are used as patterns. For example, Hakodate in Hokkaido is rich in octopuses, and octopus patterns will be painted on the manhole covers to reflect local characteristics.

Art and culture: Incorporating various art forms and cultural elements, such as comics, music, dance, etc. As a country of comics, Japan has many manhole covers with comic elements.