This was a topic that was brought up during Psychology but it is not a required writing. I actually get to do some leisurely writing; I could use an emoticon here but I want to keep my blog slightly literate.
Graffiti is a street art, yet if you state graffiti and you state street art you are going to be receiving very differed opinions on the coexist topics. The line between what is what crosses often and irregularity. I think it all boils down to opinion, though opinions can be persuaded and shifted, if I can have anything to do with it.
Graffiti can be artistic, there is no question about it. There is a very large amount of graffiti that not artistic however. It is an art style, that has very diverse mediums and tools of the trade. My favorite style of graffiti usually features spray-paint or heavy-inked markers. Within these two materials there are many styles that could be explored.
Bleh, I walked away from this post and then have come back to it during a Tuesday flex block. My desire to write this post has fallen apart, so I will go into a listing style.
Tagging is usually simple appearing but it takes a lot of work to make a good tag, no matter how simple it is. Taggers may practice their tag for hours to ensure they are done quickly, consistently, and look good by their opinion. Others may disagree they will ever look good, but I think tagging makes an area look more interesting. This type of graffiti should not be put in the public's eye, such as on the front of buildings, but rather as a back street artistic splash.
Graffiti that should be put in the public's eye is what I may consider street art. Work that is more than a word or phrase. Pieces that are appealing to the viewer, or purposely unappealing to the viewer. Street art is where political messages can be found, where personal stories can be hidden behind a poster, or a mural can be put up over night with the intention on seeing how others interpret it.
Street art, along with most forms of graffiti, have been pushed to stay in an underground culture. Recently there has been an artistic movement that has been bringing it more into a mainstream idealism. Graffiti styles are found in advertising, for it's what the customers enjoy viewing. Graffiti artists are becoming popular, and some are even being featured in art displays.
Banksy anyone?
My flex block is ending, I think I'll cut this off now; with less words than intended but my opinion forced into the topic just enough.
^Bugworlds^
Bleh, I walked away from this post and then have come back to it during a Tuesday flex block. My desire to write this post has fallen apart, so I will go into a listing style.
Tagging is usually simple appearing but it takes a lot of work to make a good tag, no matter how simple it is. Taggers may practice their tag for hours to ensure they are done quickly, consistently, and look good by their opinion. Others may disagree they will ever look good, but I think tagging makes an area look more interesting. This type of graffiti should not be put in the public's eye, such as on the front of buildings, but rather as a back street artistic splash.
Graffiti that should be put in the public's eye is what I may consider street art. Work that is more than a word or phrase. Pieces that are appealing to the viewer, or purposely unappealing to the viewer. Street art is where political messages can be found, where personal stories can be hidden behind a poster, or a mural can be put up over night with the intention on seeing how others interpret it.
Street art, along with most forms of graffiti, have been pushed to stay in an underground culture. Recently there has been an artistic movement that has been bringing it more into a mainstream idealism. Graffiti styles are found in advertising, for it's what the customers enjoy viewing. Graffiti artists are becoming popular, and some are even being featured in art displays.
Banksy anyone?
My flex block is ending, I think I'll cut this off now; with less words than intended but my opinion forced into the topic just enough.
^Bugworlds^
I disagree about the part about tagging. Tagging is traditionally associated with gangs, and is more a way of marking territory than art. It does make things more interesting, but not in a positive way. I'm a much bigger fan of street art.
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