Graffiti Schrift
Tamela Vandonsel
Graffiti writing and street art are often confused with one another. Both are subversive art movements where work is displayed in public rather than a gallery setting. While graffiti artists place their work in public, generally speaking they are not interested in the public understanding their work; they want to speak to other graffiti artists. Street artists want everyone to view and be engaged by their work. They are trying to make a statement. Graffiti writing and street art are closely related contemporary art movements, however, they differ in terms of technique, function and intent.
In addition to symbolic language, the materials and techniques that are commonly associated with street artists also help them stand apart from graffiti writers. Such materials include: stickers, stencils, wheat-paste posters, and the hijacking of outdoor advertising media. Part of the visual surprise or captivation that one receives from street art is due to its unexpected placement in public, where it is juxtaposed against functional signage or advertising.
Like stickers, stencils provide a street artist with convenience because they can be quickly painted onto a surface with a tidy final result. Blek le Rat, who has been stenciling walls in Paris since the 1980s, chose to work primarily with stencils because he could produce the design at home with no rush or risk of interruption. Blek then was then able to duplicate the same iconic image all across Paris (Pro and Adz 19).
The main difference between graffiti writing and street art is intention. Graffiti writers are not interested in the general public understanding their artwork. They are primarily concerned with other graffiti writers who can decipher the coded tags and appreciate the style of the writing. Also the ritual of vandalism comes into play. Graffiti writer and fine artist Twist (Barry McGee) feels that the act of destruction is where the power really lies in his (illegal) graffiti writing work (Rose and Strike 41-42). To those who have some knowledge and appreciation of tagging, public spaces can be like historical digs. You can see who has been to a particular section in the past days, months or even years and wonder what brought the tagger to the place and under what circumstances the tag was created (Jacobson and Sjstrand 5).
Public art frequently blurs the lines between various rebellious movements, with street art and graffiti being intertwined in the public's view. The distinction between street art and graffiti is still a point of contention. Nonetheless, many individuals support this type of work.
"As a fan of art, I find the contrast between street art and graffiti fascinating. The incorporation of recognizable symbols and the goal to engage the public in street art connects with me more than the sometimes obscure realm of graffiti tagging. It's about engaging the viewer in conversation and making art a shared experience." says Art Enthusiast Sarah Michael.
"From a community standpoint, the emphasis on connection and engagement in street art matches with our efforts to promote inclusivity and debate. Unlike graffiti, which may be isolating at times, street art has the ability to unite various groups via shared aesthetic experiences." says Community Activist Carlos Richter.
"Considering the financial aspect, street art's growing recognition and acceptance by mainstream entities highlight its potential for commercial viability. Companies are increasingly capitalizing on the aesthetic of street art for marketing campaigns. And it indicates a shift towards embracing its appeal among a broader audience." says Kathryn McCoach, Managing Editor & Expert Writer.
"As an architect, I admire how street art transforms urban environments into living, dynamic canvases. While graffiti may elicit a feeling of mystery, street art breathes new life into public spaces. It's fascinating to see how both artistic styles flourish within the urban fabric, changing how we perceive built spaces." says Architect Mile Bey.
The strength of street art is its ability to captivate people as part of their day-to-day experience. With graffiti writing, the audience becomes part of something personal and subversive. Although similar artistic movements in terms of venue, street art and graffiti writing are each distinguished by technique, function and audience.
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The Sprite Graffiti font is the first Bulgarian graffiti typeface in cyrillic created for the 24th of May (Bulgarian national holiday celebrating the alphabet) as part of our campaign for Sprite Graffiti Fest 2014.
Our challenge was to keep the graffiti style and still have legible letters. We strived for a functional font that would not only be useful for the graffiti community, but also for a wider audience. This way, apart from promoting graffiti we also help build a pool of more and diverse cyrillic typefaces. The cyrillic font has grown of immerse popularity and usage throughout various mediums, like TV, magazine, and web. The beautiful Sprite tipografia is one of many amazing display fonts at the Fontfabric.
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The Sprite Graffiti font is the first Bulgarian graffiti typeface in Cyrillic created for the 24th of May (the Bulgarian national holiday celebrating the alphabet) as part of our campaign for Sprite Graffiti Fest 2014.
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