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Street Art; Response Essay
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1st May 2019
Art is gripping and special no matter what form it takes. Be it abstract art, ancient art, or street art for that matter. The video about the creator of KRINK was inspirational and eye-opening. It showed that the street art which Craig initiated (Krink) was a form of expression of creativity, ("KRINK: The Best Drip Ink in Graffiti", 2012). It kind of mimics' poetry, for instance, the way poetry is music to the soul of the poets; similarly, Krink is soul food for the artists. As an individual, it is our responsibility to preserve street art as this adds to our cultural heritage. It might seem very vague and easy for the naked eye but practically producing a piece of art on the street walls is tougher than one could possibly imagine.
If it weren’t for these outburst of colors on the street walls, the everyday monotonous routine and stresses would catch up with people very fast. These black and white or colorful designs which engulf the damp and dull walls of different streets, buildings, restaurants would seem lifeless if Craig hadn’t bestowed his art on the walls. In the video, it shows how the business expanded for Krink, and he had no such initial intention for it. The feedback that he received over the years is proof of the optimistic and accepting attitude of people towards street art. Thus painting over the street art, and the beautiful scenic monuments would be in fact vandalism.
By protecting the street art we give out this message of freedom and equality between all races and genders. There is a democratic aroma and it indirectly has an overall positive impact on society. In a free country, where all you hear about is being free to say, do, eat speak whatever you please, it was surprising to hear that Craig had to paint illegally on the doors, walls, mailboxes because it was not permitted. However, people started to take notice and realized what an interesting thing he was doing. He utilized various tools such as fire extinguishers' and markers and pain boxes to paint wherever whenever whatever he pleased. Some people argue that it is vandalism to paint over walls, and they expect everything to be clean and proper. However, I am one of the people who think out of the box and have a staunch belief that it is important to preserve street art just as much as it is to breathe.
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KRINK: The Best Drip Ink in Graffiti. (2012). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK0zsNryFDA
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