We know you have ever thought of graffiti as being illegal, well this not to make you feel offended but its just to let you know that you are not the only one.Graffiti is considered to be a vandalism problem and usually councils are using lots of money to clean up graffiti vandals. Graffiti is associated with gangsters.
The graffiti scene in South Africa is still relatively young, but it is growing rapidly. Graffiti only really started after the abolition of apartheid and the rise of the hip hop culture in the early 1980's. Cape Town is regarded as the ‘mecca’ and the movement soon spread to other cities like Johannesburg. Today, some of the pioneers continue to paint their names while a new wave of writers takes to the streets.
Graffiti has been around for millions of years. Romans wrote on the walls of buildings they conquered and cave men drew illustrations on cave walls, although graffiti has not been in the United States quite that long. Graffiti first became big in New York and spread through other states. It started as tagging or writing your name on a street sign. Then gangs used graffiti as a way to mark territory.
Not long after, graffiti became a form of art. It inspired young artists to come out and use this new art as a form of self-expression. Whatever mood they were feeling they were able to make something beautiful. Lee Quinones, one of many graffiti artists, changed the grimy place near Brooklyn bridge into an incredible gallery of art.
These evening, Housemates need to create a wall piece that is a reflection of the House. This artistic work must be taken by each Housemate and they must add their own flavour to the artwork.
By doing so, come Thursday night during their Task Presentation, the Housemates must individually showcase their addition and give explanation to their inspiration.
"People say grafitti is ugly, irresponsible and childish.... but that's only if it's done properly."- Banksy
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