From its humble, controversial, and often illegal beginnings, street art has evolved into an art form using a wide variety of mediums, ranging from simple graffiti to publicly commissioned large-scale murals and sculptures. Graffiti was the first form of urban art. Urban artists began by spray-painting words, symbols, and images to make public statements, artistic expressions, or, in the case of gangs, claim territory.
As graffiti artists permanently disfigured public property in the name of art, public opinion on graffiti was deeply divided and it remains highly controversial. Many people who considered graffiti to be vandalism and a nuisance responded by creating movements to remove it. Supporters of graffiti were often drawn to the quality of the artistic expression and the thrill of knowing that the artist risked legal penalties when caught.
Different types of brushes are used depending on the size of the wall and the desired effect. Some street artists have been so prolific and have such a distinctive style that they have achieved worldwide notoriety and often infamy. They often protect their identities and avoid legal detection by assuming street names that are often related to their preference for media types, themes, or a distinctive style. You can see the people moving in your mind, although the painting is still.
The exaggerated poise of the people show emotion and passion. I do not have the artist's permission to post this exquisite work here maybe one day I will be blessed to so it would be a visual treat for you to Google - Ernie Barnes "Sugar Shack".
The son of a single mother who was an artist, he grew up with art. He was a latch key kid. But, should they be? Street art is said to have developed from graffiti, found on buildings, overpasses, and other public spaces. Today, most graffiti art ticks a variety of boxes, including the existence of teams of artists rather than a single artist or entity, like in street art , graffiti is usually frowned upon by the majority, and graffiti is usually created under cover of night as a forbidden activity.
As graffiti took hold, it slowly became recognized as art. Once a method is appreciated for its artistic value, a new circle of enthusiasts begins to form. Such can be said of street art. Once street art became its own form, new artists emerged and joined the movement to creating works in public spaces.
However, street artists are not confined to anonymous works created under the dark of night. Their works are often created with context : the message, the location, the details of the work, and even the timing all play into the inspiration for the work itself. It is the context already found in the community whether it be a neighborhood, a city, a state, or even international which allows the work to draw attention. Edited and revised, with Summary and Accomplishments added by Kimberly Nichols.
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Keith Haring. Keith Haring was a crucial part of the s New York City art, performance and street scenes, creating graffiti-inspired works and drawings, often in public places such as the subway. Daniel Buren. Daniel Buren is a French conceptual artist best known for his provocative public art pieces and use of contrasting, colored stripes. Felix Gonzalez-Torres.
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