The Writing On The Wall
Graffiti Warehouse
One more visit to add to the many. This past weekend I made a stop at Graffiti Alley (a legal painting space for street artists to create their masterful visions), Sunday to be exact, happy to find one artist working on a mural. I enjoyed my chat with him, this self-taught illustrator. I’m not sure I always understand the “graffiti” artist’s vision, but I can certainly appreciate the many shapes, lines and vibrant colors, and technique too.
I was fortunate enough to also meet Luis Rosenfeld who owns a warehouse (known as Graffiti Warehouse), which abuts Graffiti Alley. What he shared was informative and eye opening. (Thank you, Luis! As I said, I have never been a fan of graffiti, but that has changed over the years, much thanks to the alley. It’s sad people can’t distinguish between graffiti and vandalism. The latter implies destroying property that doesn’t belong to you. However, Graffiti Alley offers hope for artists who want to express themselves without getting into trouble, and I hope we see more alleys like this in the future.)
It’s wonderful how artists can communicate their feelings through a variety of mediums, and that includes graffiti. I can even understand their need for something bigger than a simple canvas, thus being drawn to the vastness of a stark gray cement fence.
I like what a friend said, “Art is beautiful. Graffiti is beautiful. Graffiti is art.” It might not be that simple for you, but it is for me – now. – paerki
Graffiti (My thoughts from a few years ago.)
What once looked like a crazy mess to me has now become a colorful statement of creativity and inspiration – well, most of the time. It’s this type of chaos I can handle, but when graffiti on both public and private buildings, structures, and in other places creates a condition of blight – that’s not cool, and I consider the individuals who do this not artists, but sleazy vandals.
Graffiti in the wrong areas can result in the deterioration of property values, business opportunities, and enjoyment of life for persons using adjacent and surrounding properties, and that’s a fact!
I wish there were more concentrated spaces like Graffiti Alley throughout the city because I think this just might help limit the ruination, inspiring the artists within – it’s a thought, and worth a shot. – paerki
One more visit to add to the many. This past weekend I made a stop at Graffiti Alley (a legal painting space for street artists to create their masterful visions), Sunday to be exact, happy to find one artist working on a mural. I enjoyed my chat with him, this self-taught illustrator. I’m not sure I always understand the “graffiti” artist’s vision, but I can certainly appreciate the many shapes, lines and vibrant colors, and technique too.
I was fortunate enough to also meet Luis Rosenfeld who owns a warehouse (known as Graffiti Warehouse), which abuts Graffiti Alley. What he shared was informative and eye opening. (Thank you, Luis! As I said, I have never been a fan of graffiti, but that has changed over the years, much thanks to the alley. It’s sad people can’t distinguish between graffiti and vandalism. The latter implies destroying property that doesn’t belong to you. However, Graffiti Alley offers hope for artists who want to express themselves without getting into trouble, and I hope we see more alleys like this in the future.)
It’s wonderful how artists can communicate their feelings through a variety of mediums, and that includes graffiti. I can even understand their need for something bigger than a simple canvas, thus being drawn to the vastness of a stark gray cement fence.
I like what a friend said, “Art is beautiful. Graffiti is beautiful. Graffiti is art.” It might not be that simple for you, but it is for me – now. – paerki
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Graffiti (My thoughts from a few years ago.)
What once looked like a crazy mess to me has now become a colorful statement of creativity and inspiration – well, most of the time. It’s this type of chaos I can handle, but when graffiti on both public and private buildings, structures, and in other places creates a condition of blight – that’s not cool, and I consider the individuals who do this not artists, but sleazy vandals.
Graffiti in the wrong areas can result in the deterioration of property values, business opportunities, and enjoyment of life for persons using adjacent and surrounding properties, and that’s a fact!
I wish there were more concentrated spaces like Graffiti Alley throughout the city because I think this just might help limit the ruination, inspiring the artists within – it’s a thought, and worth a shot. – paerki
Additional Photos: Graffiti Alley & Warehouse
