Yesterday I saw some reverse Reverse Graffiti for the first time and after searching for it online realised that I don’t get out nearly as much as I used to.
Such a bold paradox, I find it really powerful how graffiti that is usually frowned upon can reveal how we ignore, or tolerate the more serious damage of air pollution.
Its also a really interesting way to up-cycle dirt and great example of subtractive and accessible art.
This stencil called “Clean lungs” in Bristol by sculptor and installation artist Luke Jerram to raise awareness of an anti-pollution campaign.
But interesting effects are also possible on street signs. This has become increasingly possible as government cuts more funding to town councils.
Can Reverse Graffiti be criminalised, or is it just selective cleaning done creatively? After all if regulations existed to reduce air pollution and keep our cities clean, Reverse Graffiti would not be possible to make.
There are even special markers for Reverse Tagging.
In case you were wondering, here are some interesting videos about how Reverse Graffiti is made:-
This video has some funny moments, “does it come of?” – “yeah I’m cleaning it!”
And since I currently live in Cologne….
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