Comments on: Graffiti Art

By: shane

shane — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:50:16 +0000

Portland, Oregon spends over 2 million dollars per year in graffiti removal. It is sad to think about what that money could go to if people weren’t writing their stupid tags on private property.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:27:32 +0000

I respect your opinion (though I may not agree) Devin, however, I must say that Minimalism is one of the worst art movements in history– and for me it represents much more of the machismo and standoffishness of the artists who created it, than it does peace and serenity. But that is entirely another argument!!

There was a professor at City College in San Diego that would go around town putting her business card next to graffiti she liked. The artists ended up enrolling in her graphic design classes, and now they’re doing work for top design firms. These people are incredible artists.

One of the best things I saw was a (really crappy) mural commissioned by the city of “good deeds” people in the community do…one of the images painted on the wall was a group of people painting over graffiti. Oh the ironies of ironies.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:56:18 +0000

I live in Ireland. Up in Northern Ireland, in Belfast, are some of the most striking murals I have ever seen. There are walls that support the Republic (who would like the island to be on sovereign nation) and others that support the crown (Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom).

They aren’t limited to the Troubles, as the war between the north and south is known. Many make comments on world politics.

Wikipedia: Northern_Irish_murals

There are links to the other sites with great pics there.

By: Devin Baker

Devin Baker — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:33:36 +0000

As someone who works for a public parking facility I’m required to remove graffiti from walls that have been spray painted. As someone who was involved in the art world for almost 10 yrs. creating abstract art I understand the need to create and express yourself but I must tell you that the amount of environmental damage that is done to the air,water and peoples lungs who have to clean graffiti off walls is quite substantial. Last night I removed six graffiti spots off a public wall and used almost two cans of extremely toxic and environmentally damaging solvent. When I was still painting I sometimes used organic/natural paints to make my art. Although I don’t endorse public graffiti art because it’s illegal and generally done on other people’s property without their consent I realize that artists will most likely continue to create graffiti art. I want to suggest that graffiti artists seek out alternative methods of creating their art that does not destroy/damage the environment through using natural/organic paints or even smaller works of art. Better yet seek out new ways to create and express yourself through writing, speaking and alternate forms of art…for example..found art objects etc. that are less damaging to air, water, and people and doesn’t’ involve illegal activity which can lead to arrest and loss of your freedom and also can offend and enrage property owners who wish to keep their walls clean. Would you want someone painting on your home, apartment or vehicle without your consent or agree that it’s ok to promote such activity to youth who can then be arrested and have their future employment opportunities ruined because of an arrest record. Graffiti art is a public endorsement of MAKING graffiti art and all the troubles that it can bring. Your in a sense telling others that what you do is ok and others should join you, this is very appealing to youth and draws them in. We should be careful about what we endorse, we don’t want to lead others into a path of trouble or reckless behavior that may be damaging to them or others because then we damage ourselves and have to bear that moral responsibility and the price that that entails. I hope this does not offend or is out of line but I feel the need to express my opinion and hope that you will give thought to what I’ve said.

P.S.-a blank wall can be a beautiful work of art that represents peace and serenity…does anyone remember minimalism? Sincerely, Devin B.

By: mereoner

mereoner — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:34:25 +0000

f**k all of you. you want art go to the gallery. graffiti is from the street and so are the creaters. these walls are our walls to destroy.

take cope for example, that foo can do his shit so good he can do that shit like a bomb or a tag but all you jock its his “art” shit.

graffiti is vandalism and thats the ways it gots to stay. thats what keeps that shit alive.

By: lnz0r

lnz0r — Sun, 06 May 2007 05:04:11 +0000

I love graffiti art it’s different and expensive those cans can add up. No one is dying or so when graffiti is done is just expressing themselves, people who do it aren’t bad people. Everyone who opposes against it I would love to see them attempt it. I’m sure their perspective would change.

By: jb4375

jb4375 — Fri, 04 May 2007 14:09:37 +0000

I have to agree with n2y2. Further I think that when the catch these taggers they should be given the sentence of however much community service it takes for them to clean up their mess.

By: heather

heather — Fri, 04 May 2007 06:37:09 +0000

The 3d graffiti art is amazing, and the one in Acro made me giggle a little. It’s nice to see that some people are using the graffiti medium to invoke art and creativity rather than just tagging a wall just ’cause it’s frowned upon.

By: Pointy-Hatted Geek

Pointy-Hatted Geek — Fri, 04 May 2007 00:40:03 +0000

Grafitti art is great. I was in some European city last year (Krakow, maybe?) and saw a good one of the Pope. (The dead pope, not the new one.) Pope-fitti, anyone?

By: dippyella

dippyella — Thu, 03 May 2007 18:12:22 +0000

Try the ekosystem site. It’s .org. Graffiti art from all over the world including a forum. ekosystem.org May find what you are looking for. I’m a big fan of real graffiti art — not vandalism.