Week 7 : Graffiti is Art

 

 Graffiti is an expression of Language, Writing, and Line.  In the Reading, Graffiti is Art of Charles Chaz Bojorquez, Graffiti isnt seen as art, or if it's seen as low art and not seen as a Fine Art.  Bojorquez mentions that Graffiti is an expression of culture. Graffiti is used to express one's language. Since Los Angles has a multitude of languages, it's understandable why there is such conflict. However, Graffiti is seen as Vandalism and Rebellious and just seen as scribbles. In Los Angels, there's Graffiti spread on the streets. And there's no doubt that  Graffiti is part of Los Angles's culture.  Bojorquez critiques that  Graffiti is, in fact, and art, and since then, Graffiti Art has been bought in art galleries and has been more respected.

As taking many Art history courses and learning about contemporary artists their little mention of  Graffiti artists or Latinx and Chicanx artists, However one of the artists we did learn about was the group called Asco who consists of  Chicane artists. Asco artists documented their graffiti artwork on the museum of Lacma. This group Asco, wasn’t taken seriously by the Fine Art world. Until this day, graffiti art has a stigma, and pre-implications, by others, isnt taken seriously or considered a Low Art. And if taken seriously in the Galleries, it can still be considered as Edgy Art. Being part of galleries and seeing the behind-the-scenes process, it’s interesting how curators and spectators can dismiss  Graffiti or even printmaking as something other than serious art. And if the artwork is showcased in these Galleries, it’s for a show that is categorized as “  Graffiti art night.” And even to this day seen Graffiti art would be seen as vandalism. It is not considered lettering and a line skill; these are skills that can be gained by practicing Graffiti. If you learn about Asian art Calligraphy, you can learn how difficult it is to accomplish the thick and thin lines. That appears so effortless to the Museum and Gallery spectators.

Asco, Spray Paint, LACMA 1972