Monday, September 22, 2008
6:23 PM
Well known British graffiti artist Moose has introduced a new form of street art in a way quite opposite of what graffiti is known for: he cleans his art in the grime in tunnels and sidewalks. GENIOUS! I know! All this man uses is a water, some elbow grease, and a shoe brush. The even crazier thing: companies PAY him to buff their advertisements in grime! I wish I would have come up with that. His cue to this awesome form of art was the simple "wash me" concept from his home town. The 'ol finger to the windshield. Who would have thought of that?
He's worked with brands such as Smirnoff to try and convey a "go green go clean" kind of message. (since going green is the way to go lately. pff.) Although his art is in no way vandalizing (in my opinion) the Leeds government took a rather funny position on the issue:
“Leeds residents want to live in clean and attractive neighborhoods, and expect their streets to be free of graffiti and illegal advertising. We also view this kind of rogue advertising as environmental damage and will take strong action against any advertisers carrying out such campaigns without the relevant permission.”
HA HA HA.
The governments seem to be stupid all over the world.
I think the man is brilliant.
Don't get me wrong. I'm sure there's a SHITLOAD of artists who had this idea first, they just didn't get the ridiculous amount of fame for it. Not everyone's gonna be famous for things they come up with, but kudos to the ones who do.
And to the other artists who had the idea first, I feel for ya.
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