Graffiti range from simple written text to elaborate
wall paintings. It has existed since the beginning of mankind, with evidences
from ancient Egypt, Greece, India etc.
There are a beautiful way to conveys
one’s sentiments and thoughts. Graffiti is often an artistic expression of
social and political messages on the present society. These paintings and texts
are fundamental and essential parts of human development that serve to
communicate ideas and message to the common mass. They serve to create an
illusion to passers-by to galvanize their perceptions of the world.
I think it’s a very liberating and beautiful way of
expressing one’s thoughts. But in most
countries, wall paintings and graffiti is viewed as an act of vandalism, hence,
considered a punishable offence. Therefore, often to protect themselves artists
have to remain anonymous. This is something I feel very strongly against,
graffiti is an art, not vandalism. It is a method for artist who wish to
express themselves on a public forum. Banksy, one of the most notorious and
popular street artist continues to remain faceless in society. Do you think it
is fair for him to live anonymously when he produces such wonderful pieces of
artwork? Is it right for the street artists to not receive the appreciation
they deserve?
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