Graffiti Wash

My camera could not stay away from graffiti. The art of the street, it often conveyed social messages, cultural changes, territorial tags, or just artistic renderings. The colors, patterns and effect on the city were addicting. Graffiti is both revered and fought over. Makers of graffiti move fast trying to stay ahead of law enforcement. Cities create tip lines and rewards to stop it. Still it persists and multiplies. Since marquee artists like Ty Towmbly moved the art from street to canvas to gallery, art advocates have tried to legitimize graffiti art. What I came to enjoy the most about Graffiti was the outfall from the attempts by property owners and sometimes artists to eradicate it. Property owners usually painted it over, the technique called “Graffiti Wash.” It resulted in colors different from the original walls. Other Graffiti artists seeing these efforts often added swatches of another color, a technique called “Blockbuster” or “Roller.” Graffiti Wash, Blockbusters and Rollers are enjoyments when found and provided me inspiration for photography and painting. Please enjoy the slide show below on this art.

Photographs Paintings by: David Young ©  
Music: "Sunspark"

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