Sinn
September 11th, 2007, 01:10 PM
I am currently doing a research project for my final year BA in Graphic Design on Graffiti. I've gotten to know the sub-culture from an outsider’s perspective but I could use a few volunteers who have been actively perusing graffiti to answer a shortish questionnaire. If you’re up for a few questions PM me and I'll email you the questionnaire. Or can catch me at my email sin01@dodo.com.au
Street art can run the gamete from sticker, to poster, to stencils, to free-form graffiti and yes even the widely despised tag, are all forms of street art. Because of the research I've been doing I've become fascinated by the way graffiti writers identify with their surroundings and how they interact within the street art community. By contrast how do outsiders to this sub-culture perceive the graffiti art strewn around their surroundings. So I guess I'm just throwing it out there for some opinions on how you feel about the effect of graffiti on where you live? I’m not trying to get into a question of the legality because yes it is illegal in public spaces.
I’ve grown to enjoy the livening up of city streets with colourful graffiti instead of the same monotone grey around every corner. Talent dictates what I like; I can’t stand tags or throw-ups which are slightly more detailed tags. They have the tendency to show up ad nauseam as they are simplistic, quick and can be made by any one regardless of talent. But as for original stencils and free-form graffiti go I continue to be fascinated by the dialogue they have going with anonymous strangers who may or may not appreciate their work.
Street art can run the gamete from sticker, to poster, to stencils, to free-form graffiti and yes even the widely despised tag, are all forms of street art. Because of the research I've been doing I've become fascinated by the way graffiti writers identify with their surroundings and how they interact within the street art community. By contrast how do outsiders to this sub-culture perceive the graffiti art strewn around their surroundings. So I guess I'm just throwing it out there for some opinions on how you feel about the effect of graffiti on where you live? I’m not trying to get into a question of the legality because yes it is illegal in public spaces.
I’ve grown to enjoy the livening up of city streets with colourful graffiti instead of the same monotone grey around every corner. Talent dictates what I like; I can’t stand tags or throw-ups which are slightly more detailed tags. They have the tendency to show up ad nauseam as they are simplistic, quick and can be made by any one regardless of talent. But as for original stencils and free-form graffiti go I continue to be fascinated by the dialogue they have going with anonymous strangers who may or may not appreciate their work.