I have always been a huge fan of graffiti and not just the literal word usage "graffiti", but art that happens to be painted in a graffiti style. From the day I touched my first can of Krylon, watched "Wild Style" and drew every night when I was thirteen "battling" other kids in my 7th grade class, I was hooked. I had Fat Laces, Adidas Sweat Suites... but could not Break Dance to save my life. Luckily I had a little bit of artistic talent, and could be part of that era in a way that I am still thankful for today. When in I was in college, I would take my Medium Format film camera off Market in SF and just spends days in the alleys shooting everything I could.
Seeing good graffiti is inspiring, knowing how hard of an artistic disciple it is, it always makes me smile when I see it done right. Early years of graffiti were founded on messages to be told, whether it was just to express personal freedom or say something to your "graffiti" community that you knew only they would understand.
This corner in Oakland (15th and Webster) caught my eye last week, not only is the entire area covered, but it is done as "art". People often refer to graffiti as destroying a community, but I guarantee if you were to see this corner, it is the most beautiful and striking think you will see for blocks.
Inspiring...
