Week 4 : Post 2

Graffiti art and other types of street art consist of images, graphics and words spray painted or stenciled on public property. The most common “canvases” chosen by these artists are viewable walls, bridges, busses and trains. This form of art is commonly used to start social inquiry, subversion and in some cases, anarchy. Subversive art seeks to question aspects of society with no clear political goal in mind.

Although most graffiti (and sometimes the best) is done without permission and considered vandalism, this urban art has moved towards a money making venue. Store owners are paying graffitists to cover sides of buildings, and many companies are using the look of graffiti to market their products. One underexposed and underrated artist (in my opinion) who goes by “Persue’” has mastered the balance of keeping his “street credentials” and using his skills to pursue the advertising world.

Below is a wall he tagged with his name.


He has also stepped into the world of marketing and established himself with a portfolio of numerous companies.


Read an interview with Persue’ here. Follow his blog here.