A silent riot of conversation disrupts senses and sensibilities, soundlessly projecting against the lane. - Monikers practiced in solitude with inky fingers on notebook pages, until ready to join the fray. - Each inscription perfected shaped into an unspoken statement, a question and an answer. - A burst of colour stains walls of brick and … Continue reading Tagged
Month: May 2020
Activist Street Art in Frankston
In April last year I published a short post on my blog about a new (supposed) Banksy street artwork appearing in London at the site of an active protest in response the climate crisis, describing it as an activist artwork1 due to its political theme. It’s quite common for street artists to use graffiti to … Continue reading Activist Street Art in Frankston
Almost (Il)Legal Laneway Art
Think about the term public art. Where does your mind go to first? Is it abstract sculptures and bronze statues, or is it graffiti art you’re imagining? Each time I tell someone I have a Masters in Public Arts, most respond with something along the lines of “Like graffiti?” I’ve never even painted my words … Continue reading Almost (Il)Legal Laneway Art