Street artist braves deadly Moscow smog to create amazing 3D waterfall on capital's streets

Street artist Edgar Mueller has spent three 'terrifying' days transforming a Moscow pavement into a jaw-dropping waterfall scene.

The world renowned artist from Germany used acrylic paints to create the 3D artwork, which is the first project of his new series named Unconditional Love.

Passers-by have enjoyed stepping into the realistic scene which can be viewed in 3D through a specially-built lens.

Plunging: The pavement outside a Moscow mall has been transformed into a realistic waterfall scene

Mueller decided to work outside a mall in Moscow despite the choking smog from forest fires that are raging near the city.

He described the experience as 'almost unbearable'.

Mueller said on his website: 'The media reported on the disaster that was caused there by the forest and peat fires.

Work in progress: Edgar Mueller, front middle, and his team take a break from working on the 3D street painting. It took them three days to complete the project

'I decided nevertheless to fly to Moscow, which I have to admit was somewhat naive.

'The conditions that we found there were terrifying.

'On the way to the hotel I was already wondering whether we should quickly take the next plane home - away from here! The air was intolerable.'

Illusion: Passers-by use a specially designed lens to view the scene in 3D

Toxic: A forest fire outside Moscow at the weekend as lethal smog descends on the Russian capital

Mueller worked from early morning and had to wear a face mask to protect himself from dust in the air.

At times he had to retreat indoors due to the carbon monoxide.

Mueller, who uses the ground as his canvas, added; 'I was fascinated by the surreal situation.

'The smog made the colours look pale and the horizon looked particularly blurred.'

Originally, the self-taught artist had planned to create a 'holiday scene' inspired by a trip in Croatia - but then decided it was no longer appropriate because of the situation in Moscow.

Mueller has previously painted a giant waterfall in Canada and a stunning cave in London.