What I found most striking about Style Wars were the insane commentaries from the authority figures. The juxtaposition of the artists to the authorities helped to point out how crazy some of the responses, such leaving a graffiti artist in jail overnight, were. Whether or not the movie was in favor of the graffiti artists, , the film makers were most likely aware of the foolishness of these men’s responses. It is amazing how much hate can be stirred from something that some people love. Just like the opposition of the artists to the authorities, graffiti creates a complete difference in attitudes as some people love it while others hate it. Because of this difference in opinion, graffiti has created controversy that still continues in the present day.
How could authorities hate on something so deeply, despite some of the meaning that goes with it? Their disdain is over the top and irrational such as considering wolves as a defense mechanism. This constant rift building between the heads and the "criminals" is overwhelming. Perhaps, if people could find meditation, things would be better. However, part of me thinks that some of the appeal of graffiti is that it can be illegal. These artists can produce these super intense and controversial drawings and get away with it. Maybe their message is better heard because it is illegal and thrilling, and maybe these messages and thrill are the causes of the panic for the mayors and other leaders. Graffiti might not mean the same if there were no cops and mayors after the artists.
How could authorities hate on something so deeply, despite some of the meaning that goes with it? Their disdain is over the top and irrational such as considering wolves as a defense mechanism. This constant rift building between the heads and the "criminals" is overwhelming. Perhaps, if people could find meditation, things would be better. However, part of me thinks that some of the appeal of graffiti is that it can be illegal. These artists can produce these super intense and controversial drawings and get away with it. Maybe their message is better heard because it is illegal and thrilling, and maybe these messages and thrill are the causes of the panic for the mayors and other leaders. Graffiti might not mean the same if there were no cops and mayors after the artists.
It is really interesting how you point out the fact that graffiti is illegal and that that aspect of it potentially gives it more power. I like how you point out that the strong opposing reactions that people have with regards to graffiti only fuel the fire of its importance. Great point!
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