A wall that I painted is being covered up due to one person complaining to the township. A little back story on this. Previously the wall had spray painted on it "F**k Gay Bitches" on it. I approached the owner, who gave me the permission to paint the wall and cover it up. Now, well over a year later due to one woman complaining about it, the township has to have it covered up. This is considered "graffiti" due to it being painted on the wall of an established business.
The fact is, this isn't graffiti. This was a permissioned piece to cover up the vulgar and offensive language. While this was being painted, I had multiple people, including police officers watching me and asking me about my art. Parents in community were also stopping me saying "Thank you" for adding some bright colors to the community. Is this the best piece out there? No, it's not. This represents something we all have, and that's beauty in all of us. The purpose of the Cat in the Hat and gas mask is to preserve the innocence of the youth in us, and the youth now. There's so much ugly in the world that we need to keep the kid in all of us alive, and realize there's still good out there.
If you're reading this, I ask you to really think about the message that was on the building before the painting, and what is on there now. Look away from the paint, and look at the message.
Which one is more inviting?
Which one is more positive?
Which one can you relate to?
Which one would you want your kids to read?
Which one makes you feel something?
Which one makes you smile?
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August 12, 2015
The township still has not returned my calls. I am documenting every sign of support to show them exactly what the community wants.
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August 12, 2015
60 Comments
This is great art. It also replaced derogatory remarks that were on the side of the building for years. This is great work by an amazing artist.
This piece of art doesn’t convey any negative connotation, certainly not in retrospect of what once was written there, and the colors are bright and vibrant…something that many of our towns could use to help bring a positive energy to our community. Please don’t remove this because one individual’s opinion is cloaked with bitterness.
a permissioned piece of art is not illegal. Painting over this piece would be censorship.
To the woman complaining about the work, I would point her to the following quote by American author Henry Miller "Instead of asking -- 'How much damage will the work in question bring about?' why not ask -- 'How much good? How much joy?'". The artwork has a positive message as well as adds to the overall community, and just because one person complains does not mean that it should be removed.
If the business owner is ok with this, and so is the building owner, it's not graffiti, it's art. Leave it be.
Let the artwork stay!!!!!
Keep the art !
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A wall that I painted is being covered up due to one person complaining to the township. A little back story on this. Previously the wall had spray painted on it "F**k Gay Bitches" on it. I approached the owner, who gave me the permission to paint the wall and cover it up. Now, well over a year later due to one woman complaining about it, the township has to have it covered up. This is considered "graffiti" due to it being painted on the wall of an established business.
The fact is, this isn't graffiti. This was a permissioned piece to cover up the vulgar and offensive language. While this was being painted, I had multiple people, including police officers watching me and asking me about my art. Parents in community were also stopping me saying "Thank you" for adding some bright colors to the community. Is this the best piece out there? No, it's not. This represents something we all have, and that's beauty in all of us. The purpose of the Cat in the Hat and gas mask is to preserve the innocence of the youth in us, and the youth now. There's so much ugly in the world that we need to keep the kid in all of us alive, and realize there's still good out there.
If you're reading this, I ask you to really think about the message that was on the building before the painting, and what is on there now. Look away from the paint, and look at the message.
Which one is more inviting?
Which one is more positive?
Which one can you relate to?
Which one would you want your kids to read?
Which one makes you feel something?
Which one makes you smile?
Updates
August 12, 2015
The township still has not returned my calls. I am documenting every sign of support to show them exactly what the community wants.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2015
60 Comments
I love seeing this mural. It gives life to such a mundane and one sided part of town.
This is great art. It also replaced derogatory remarks that were on the side of the building for years. This is great work by an amazing artist.
This piece of art doesn’t convey any negative connotation, certainly not in retrospect of what once was written there, and the colors are bright and vibrant…something that many of our towns could use to help bring a positive energy to our community. Please don’t remove this because one individual’s opinion is cloaked with bitterness.
a permissioned piece of art is not illegal. Painting over this piece would be censorship.
To the woman complaining about the work, I would point her to the following quote by American author Henry Miller "Instead of asking -- 'How much damage will the work in question bring about?' why not ask -- 'How much good? How much joy?'". The artwork has a positive message as well as adds to the overall community, and just because one person complains does not mean that it should be removed.
If the business owner is ok with this, and so is the building owner, it's not graffiti, it's art. Leave it be.
Let the artwork stay!!!!!
Keep the art !
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I love seeing this mural. It gives life to such a mundane and one sided part of town.