post 2: MODERN ART: Street art (Graffiti)

How those simple writings on walls or so called Graffiti evolved into Street art? What are the differences of traditional art from street art?

I became more curious about these questions that is going around through my head so I've searched some stuff that would answer my question, then I came across this interesting movie entitled “Exit through the gift shop”  directed by Banksy. The movie was very interesting because it showed the viewers what is really happening behind those graffiti works. The movie also showed what are the artist’s or the “writer’s” (term they call to graffiti artists) triumphs, hindrances, and problems before they can proceed to their work.

In the movie they also showed how graffiti turned into street art. The writers organizes some sort of exhibit showing their works then people would go to the exhibit and they will pass on the news of the exhibit and it will be known, but before the do such thing first they must build their name and credibility by showing their works on street walls because that’s where people will notice your work and they will be more curious about it. One of the factors that really made graffiti into a work of art to the people’s eyes is that it’s being recognized by famous people and collectors are buying their work.

For me street art and traditional art is not that different because they all both send a message to the viewer and they are both made artistically, however street art I think is more harder than traditional painting because street art is illegal and when making it time is of the essences but in traditional art you can have all the time you want to finish your work.

In conclusion, graffiti is now becoming more and more popular and being noticed by a lot of people but not just only ordinary people but also famous stars, so I think it’s really time to accept it as a work of art as we have accepted the traditional art.