Graffiti

Larger view available. Graffiti is an art form in Colombia, and

permissions are granted to paint them. This and the previous graffiti

mural is painted across the street from a significant church in

Cartagena, Colombia. Religion, satire, protest, and masterful art

come my mind as a viewer. This image is certainly the most

amazing piece of graffiti I have seen. I am interested in your views

about the subject matter as well as the image. Thanks. Larry

Larry. Aside from the description " graffiti " and in answer to your comment on views about the subject matter ~ I tend to call this sort of thing Street Art, and I have recently tried to make a point of photographing all of the high quality examples of this that I come across.

I think it is, in itself, a very valid subject ( perhaps within "Street photography" ) and well worth documenting. Some of it is of very high quality and also and perhaps more importantly socially significant and in very many cases, is at best only semi permanent.

 

Your capture of the image is very effective , I cant read the language  and would be fascinated to know the subject ~ it's clearly ( I think ) religious. Rgds. Rick

Great that you have documented this art form which is less graffiti than wall-born comic book (manga) or illustrated novel.