Creative South American Graffiti

Let me start by saying that I do not condone graffiti. It is a blight, and shows a lack of respect for neighbor and property. However, as a web designer there is a side of me that continuously judges the aesthetic value of what I see, irregardless of its context. Therefore, I rather enjoyed an article written by a fellow designer who recorded views of street graffiti seen during a vacation in Rio de Janeiro, and in his native Chile. Putting the context aside for the moment, the creativity and execution of many of these public expressions is simply amazing. The use of color and imagination in these works is inspiring. There is a cultural tenor in this work. It reflects the spirit of an emotionally expressive people with buoyant imaginations. As such, I would never mistake it for the typically darker character of graffiti seen in the United States.Read the article, 50 Examples of South American Street Art here. You may find it inspiring as well.

Donald Peterson