Any form of creative expression is defined as art. Art can be executed through various mediums including movement and melody. It can also be carried out through color, words, or a mixture of these elements. Graffiti typically involves the use of spray paint to produce words and images on pieces of many times, private property.
Some do not perceive Graffiti as an actual art. They rather view the practice as an illegal, rebellious, and childlike approach to the profession or recreation. While it may not necessarily be morally correct to violate other individuals’ property with one’s urge to exhibit his or her abstractions, it is still art. It gives something to think about or a new way of seeing a particular object or concept that has always been comprehended in the same light. Since graffiti often appears on bridges, walls, and public buildings, its presence almost serves the same role as a live art gallery where the work is plastered all over the real world as opposed to being confined within frames on the walls of museums. I am not invalidating museums as they are some of my favorite places to visit but rather understanding why graffiti artists may feel the need to display their work on the streets. This act allows for a wider audience to see the work including those who may not have the access, time, or urge to actually visit galleries.
The following operation requires innovative techniques to ensure the artist does not become identified by legal authorities but also requires a sense of uniqueness to receive the average passerby’s attention. Therefore, the very action of applying graffiti, perhaps illegally, is an art in itself.
Artists may also perform street art because they want to remain anonymous. Since art has no limits, creators may think that conforming to the prestigious standards galleries may impose builds an impediment to the possibilities of the human mind. When painting graffiti, the artist may see him or herself focusing on the message he or she is sending out to the audience rather than being recognized for egotistical purposes in a well-known museum. Since delivering a message informally to the public through graffiti and receiving recognition from large institutions including museums and galleries, involve some sort of creative process, they are both considered art
Altogether, graffiti has provoked emotions of compassion and energy that other artists including painters, writers, and musicians have taken inspiration from. Certain depictions of despair induce sympathy amongst the privileged viewers while evoking empathy amongst those who share a common experience. Certain representations that may spark a sense of drive in the artist who has taken a break from creation can foster envy in the extremely studious producer who has been working to achieve a piece that moving. Anything that has the ability to arouse these types of sentiments is considered art.
Comments are closed.