Art is a creative expression no matter the form. I’ve always gotten to know a city by it’s street art and advertising, both visually communicating more to me than words ever could. I don’t like it when it’s referred to as graffiti, which has a menacing overtone, which I simply don’t think fits. Maybe it’s the relationship with the word, maybe because of the subversion. Either way, the label tends to downgrade a wonderful express that reflects the culture.
The problem lies herein:
From Wikipedia
Controversies that surround graffiti continue to create disagreement amongst city officials/law enforcement and graffitists who wish to display and appreciate work in public locations. There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly developing artform whose value is highly contested, reviled by many authorities while also subject to protection, sometimes within the same jurisdiction.
All I can say is Medellin has some wonderful street art, proudly shared here:
“Eat Me, Miro”
They look like fun creatures
Simplistic, but cute. Love the squiggle signature on the bottom.
Head with twig.
Sophisticated image, of a street “love scene”.
The Virgin?
Crazy wolf.
This is from a great wall collage found in the Pobalado neighborhood.
Mermaid and dog dreaming of cat.
Skull and dog.
Big smile.
Read the message I’m pointing to!
Intriguing.
Stencil with lovers names in pencil.
King clouds.
Miro building. More of a mural, but I think there’s not much difference in the meaning.
Miro Village. That’s quite special.
Loved this painted pole.
Crayon drawing graffiti.
Wanna “snog” (kiss in British slang) in the park?
Darth Vader on billboard.
Rosa Mistica.
I loved how the teeth inside the green box, seem to be nibbling on the pole.
Another travel blogger recently posted his images of street art found in the country’s capital in a post called Bogata, Colombia Graffiti Art. Check it out!
Lainie Liberti is a recovering branding expert, who’s career once focused on creating campaigns for green – eco business, non-profits and conscious business. Dazzling clients with her high-energy designs for over 18 years, Lainie lent her artistic talents to businesses that matter. But that was then.
In 2008, after the economy took a turn, Lainie decided to be the change (instead of a victim) and began the process of “lifestyle redesign,” a joint decision between both her and her 11-year-old son, Miro. They sold or gave away all of of their possessions in 2009 and began a life of travel, service, and exploration. Lainie and her son Miro began their open-ended adventure backpacking through Central and South America. They are slow traveling around the globe allowing inspiration to be their compass. The pair is most interested in exploring different cultures, contributing by serving, and connecting with humanity as ‘global citizens.’
Today Lainie considers herself a digital nomad who is living a location independent life. She and her son write and podcast their experiences from the road at Raising Miro on the Road of Life.
