Sandro y Los Fuego graffiti

Los de Fuego (Those of the fire) was one of the first rock and roll bands in Argentina (1960-1966).  Its vocalist was Sandro, now deceased but fondly remembered not only by the artist portraying him in this beautiful aerosolgrafia, but also by fans adding notes nearly half a century later.  Some remembered the group both by the lead singer's name and the group's name.  Fire naturally plays a dominant role in the art.

Aerosolegrafia etc. found near Station Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Some wall murals spray painted by graffiti artists in 2007 still survive near Vancouver's Station Street.

Air conditioner grill

 

Aerosolegrafia in Vancouver

Aerosolegrafia and Graffiti in Vancouver

I recently revisited three favourite sites for graffiti in downtown Vancouver.  Each continues to change with the passing of the months.  2010 was a disastre for graffiti aficionados because the city forced everybody to repaint interesting alleyways back into dull uniform alleyway colours.  But some artistic life is slowly returning, and a few new murals have appeared.  In every case, artists are unknown to me by name, and I use only macrophotography, which admittedly never includes an entire work of art.

First, a shot of a young lady on break, texting (what else) on a ledge in one of the repainted alleys. It is stark.

On to the beautiful art found elsewhere . . . .

Graffiti and aerosolefrafia (wall spray painting) in Vancouver

Why, on the Feast of the Annunciation, I feel like posting graffiti beats me.  Every now and then, it is interesting to see whether that which is not beautiful can become more art-like through macro photography.  Some photos show walls painted legally in the international style, but possibly water is seeping through, changing things.  Sometimes the paints run (intentionally?)  Sometimes I simply enjoy seeing the tiny dots of paint sprayed, and magnified through a macro lens.  And sometimes we simply have an example of good old-fashioned graffito.